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Re: Iraqi Music and Jewish Musicians

In a message dated 1/31/2 2:21:21 AM, judithc (at) YorkU(dot)CA writes:

<< Jewish musicians have through the centuries been central figures in the
musical traditions of most Muslim countries where they have lived,
including Iraq (where people say the Radio Baghdadi Orchestra fell apart
after the Jews had to leave Iraq). 
 >>

We are in the process of adding MANY new titles to our web site. On the 
subject of Iraq and Jewish musicians you might want to check out this new 
title.
 
"La Monde Est Heureux - The World Is Happy (Iraqi)" by  Filfel Gourgy  
http://www.hatikvahmusic.com/cgi-bin/details.pl?key=1137

By the way, there are more typing mistakes in the description of this CD than 
I have EVER made before.  Another "record" broken at Hatikvah.
Simon
Hatikvah Music

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