Born in Baghdad, Mukhtar has been playing the oud and Arabian percussion since 1979. A highlight in his award-winning career was receiving an MA in performance with a focus on Middle-Eastern and Arabian music from SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies – University of London). In this latest album Mukhtar performs ancient, new and improvised pieces from the rich jewel of the Middle East, Iraq. Accompanied on flamenco guitar, string quartet and percussion, Mukhtar shows us the beauty of Iraqi musical heritage.
1. Iraq to Aspania - 4:07
2. My Star - 3:47
3. Romance - 3:40
4. Iraqi Bayat - 5:19
5. Joy - 5:25
6. Summertime Dream - 5:28
7. Iraqi Swing - 6:12
8. Sparrow - 4:02
9. Fog el-Nakhal (Above the Palm Tree) - 5:00
10. Old Gypsy Dance - 3:50
11. Babylonian Gardens - 4:45

Total playing time: 52:08 min.