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Ahmed Mukhtar
Born in Baghdad, Ahmed is a world acclaimed composer and master Oud player. He has been playing the Oud since 1979, which he studied under the masters Ganim Hadad and Jameel Jerjis. Since 1990 he has been performing, teaching and touring throughout the Middle East and Europe, and has written music for theatre, film and television. The United Nations chose Ahmed and sixteen other musicians from all over the world to release a CD for the benefit of victims of terrorism and wars. Back to awards index |
