About us
Meet the individuals preserving the musical heritage of Mosul through their dedicated collections and stories.
What is Maqam?
Maqam is the system of melodic modes in the traditional shared musical culture of the MENA region and Central Asia. Iraqi Maqam is one of the oldest and most celebrated forms of Maqam culture.
Mosul's Cultural Legacy
Mosul has a rich cultural history, with a diverse population and a long tradition of music and art. The city has been a center of trade, scholarship, and culture for centuries.
Our Mission
To preserve and share the cultural heritage of Mosul through our digital archive, fostering a sense of connection and understanding among the people of Iraq and beyond.
Our Vision
To become a leading platform for preserving and sharing Iraqi Maqam culture, fostering a sense of connection and understanding among the people of Iraq and beyond.
Acknowledgment
This project owes its success to the support of Cathy Porter, Bilal Wahab, Alana Marie Levinson-LaBrosse, Sarwar Taha, Pshtiwan Kamal, Lina Kadim, Tre Kamal, Mizhda Mohammed, Heval Mustafa, Zhala Nawzad, Christine Robins, Ramiz al-Rawi, Amir El-Saffar, Raechel Beardwood, Omar Mohammed, Aws Maher, Arthur Dart, Aska Othmani, Rebaz Bahaa, Asha Ali, Jamal Abu Eisheh, Deborah Ashfield, Ross Porter, Nahyan Fancy, Christina Philips, William Gallois, and Timothy Insoll.
Bryar Bajalan
Principal InvestigatorWriter, translator, and filmmaker pursuing a doctorate in Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter.
Bryar Bajalan
Principal InvestigatorWriter, translator, and filmmaker pursuing a doctorate in Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter.
