Ilham Al Madfai

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Born in Baghdad early 40’s. Picked up his Guitar when he was 12. Created one of the first bands in Iraq known as Twisters. Later on moved to England to study Architecture. Played with a group and performed at Bayt Al Baghdadi in London. Returned to Baghdad in 1967. In Baghdad he formed his band, 13 ½ where he introduced the Andalusic style to the Iraqi folklore song. Left iraq in 1979 from there he toured the world with his musical style. Returned back to Iraq in 1991 and later on started his own band known as (Elham Band).Left Iraq in 1994 after 4 Challenging years, where his music reached millions of Iraqis in exile , as well as millions of Arabs especially in Lebanon and Amman.After Great success of His CD Khuttar, Elham Left the US to live in Amman where he would be close to his fans .

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