ON THE BANKS OF THE TIGRIS

This musical odyssey tells the story of Majid Shokor, an Iraqi-Australian who seeks the source of songs he loves and discovers a hidden history.  To find out more, Majid makes a bold journey around the world to meet Iraqi musicians - Jewish, Muslim and Christian - and unite them in a concert for peace and reconciliation. Featuring: oud master Ahmed Mukhtar, Iraqi-Israeli star Yair Dalal, and the great Iraqi maqam singer Farida and her ensemble.


 
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A musical odyssey that uncovers the hidden - and almost erased - story of Iraqi music. Please visit our website: http://www.fruitfulfilms.com.au/films/tigris and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OnTheBanksOfTheTigris?fref=ts for more on this feature documentary by Marsha Emerman and Majid Shokor.