Global Rhythms: Rahim AlHaj

Saturday, January 23, 2027 · 7:30 PM PST · Town Hall Seattle — The Great Hall

Concertworld music$25–$50

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Rahim AlHaj, an oud player and composer from Baghdad, performs at Town Hall Seattle. His music is shaped by his experiences as a political activist and exile, and he aims to bridge cultural divides through his compositions.

Lineup

Rahim AlHaj
“One of the top oud players in the world” San Francisco Chronicle “Unique combination of traditional and innovative performance techniques. Alhaj’s spontaneous inventions are constantly fascinating.” Los Angeles Times NEA 2015 National Heritage Fellowship Award Recipient Rahim AlHaj, virtuoso oud musician and composer, was born in Baghdad, Iraq and began playing the oud (the grandfather of all stringed instruments)…
Official site
Rahim AlHaj "Eastern Love" 2017
Rahim AlHaj NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
Rahim Al-Haj Smithsonian Oud Recording

Venue

Town Hall Seattle — The Great Hall

1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA · First Hill, Seattle

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