Kadim Al Sahir – Ana Wa Laila

Iraqi composer and vocalist Kadim Al Sahir achieved monumental artistic heights by setting classical Arabic poetry to grand symphonic orchestrations. The sweeping title suite, written by poet Hasan Al Marwani, clocking in at over ten minutes, is a dramatic tour de force of vocal stamina and emotional sorrow. Supported by lush strings and traditional Iraqi oud and nay, the album stands as an enduring modern masterpiece.