Iraq
Fri
6:30pm
Novatech Stage
Sun
7:15pm
Speakers' Corner Stage 6
Mon
4:00pm
Moreton Bay Stage
Rahim AlHaj creates intricate compositions that reference the pain of exile and the hope of new beginnings. One of the world’s great oud players, he started playing at the age of nine and was soon recognised as having a remarkable talent. He brings his trio featuring Iranian santour and Arabic percussion that combine traditional Iraqui maqams with contemporary influences.