Ahmed Mukhtar

This article is about the Iraqi musician. For the Pakistani politician, see Ahmad Mukhtar.

Ahmed Mukhtar أحمد مختار
Born	1967 (age 56–57) Baghdad, Iraq
Instrument(s)	Oud
Website	www.amukhtar.com

Ahmed Mukhtar Arabic, أحمد مختار (born 1967) is an Iraqi musician who is internationally renowned for his playing of the oud. He was born in Baghdad and is a graduate of the Institute of Fine Arts in Baghdad.

Discography

• The Road to Baghdad 2005 — New Maqams from Iraq
• Rhythms Of Baghdad 2003 — Ahmed Mukhtar & Sattar al-Saadi
• Words from Eden 1999 — Oud music from Iraq
• Tajwal 1997 LIVE — Recital on Oud

External links

• Ahmed Mukhtar's website