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Iraqi-American musician Amir ElSaffar. Courtesy of the artist
Iraqi-American musician Amir ElSaffar. Courtesy of the artist
Amir ElSaffar: The Iraqi-American jazzman bringing different worlds together
ElSaffar's upcoming project combines the sounds of Chicago, Spain and maqam
Ben East
Manchester, England
27 June, 2019