The Mosul Maqam Festival is set to take place on September 27th in Mosul Forest Park.

About the Project
The Mosul Maqam project is dedicated to collecting and sharing the stories of Maqam practitioners and guardians in Mosul. Maqam is a system of melodic modes that is central to the traditional musical culture of the MENA region. Our mission is to support the preservation of the endangered Mosuli musical heritage for future generations by establishing a comprehensive repository for the Mosuli Maqam.

Festival Highlights
Join us for an unforgettable celebration featuring performances by:

- Maqam Masters: Ramiz al-Rawi and Fakhri Fadhil
- Maqam workshop students and emerging Artists who incorporate Maqam into their contemporary works with Amir El-Saffar, a celebrated trumpeter and composer who explores vital connections between jazz and the Iraqi Maqam.

Venue:
Mosul Forest (Mkhayyam Kashfi)

A beloved recreational area on the city’s left bank, the festival will not only honor the city’s musical heritage but will also celebrate Mosul’s resilience and the commitment of its people to revitalize their community.

Support
This project is made possible through generous funding from the British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund, in partnership with the UK Government Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

Join Us!
Come and be part of this remarkable celebration of music, culture, and community. Together, let’s honor the past and inspire future generations!