Raga Maqam – Amir ElSaffar and Brooklyn Raga Massive
Season 2 Episode 3 | 49m 53sVideo has Closed Captions
Raga Maqam is an exploration of the shared threads between Iraqi maqam and Indian raga.
Raga Maqam is an exploration of the shared threads of Iraqi maqam and Indian raga. Composed by Iraqi-American musician Amir ElSaffar in conjunction with Brooklyn Raga Massive, the 15-person ensemble features artists hailing from around the world.
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Raga Maqam – Amir ElSaffar and Brooklyn Raga Massive
Season 2 Episode 3 | 49m 53sVideo has Closed Captions
Raga Maqam is an exploration of the shared threads of Iraqi maqam and Indian raga. Composed by Iraqi-American musician Amir ElSaffar in conjunction with Brooklyn Raga Massive, the 15-person ensemble features artists hailing from around the world.
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