… provided an incredibly rich case study to investigate. In Baghdad, Jewish musicians had for generations served as the … status. Having been prominent, commercial entertainers in Baghdad, they were now largely confined to intra-communal … between the traditional Iraqi maqam tradition from Baghdad and what she termed ‘mainstream style’— most …

… the end of the Sabbath. Performed by Chaim ben Shlomo from Baghdad on July 19, 1913. Cylinder # 653.        1:58 The …

… Blind from the age of two, he studied music as a child in Baghdad’s school for blind Jewish children. The school was … to secure their livelihood.  Salman became a member of the Baghdad Radio Orchestra and a favored accompanist of some of … Literature Shohat, Ella. (2008). “The Buena Vista Baghdad Club.” In Jewish Topographies: Visions of Space, …

… to further his study of Judaism traveled to Constantinople, Baghdad, and Palestine, finally settling in Egypt and …

… Professor Edwin Seroussi, explored the liturgical music of Baghdadi Jews in Israel. His research focused on the musical … Invitation to Piyut") .   … Researcher of Jewish music … Baghdad … Jewish music … Liturgical music … Ethnography … …

… and blessing over wine). Performed by Chaim ben Shlomo from Baghdad on July 19, 1913. Cylinder # 652.         1:58 … …

… Torah. Some ascribe it to R. Elazar ha-Bavli (13th century, Baghdad), but this attribution has not been confirmed. … Ten …

… of the Torah). Performed by Ezra ben hHakham David from Baghdad on July 21, 1913. Cylinder # 659.         1:58 …

… Book of Proverbs). Performed by Ezra ben hakham David from Baghdad on July 21, 1913. Cylinder # 661.        1:59 This …