Ilham Al Madfai's eagerly awaited album

“Iraqi’s first crossover world music celebrity” the Guardian (UK) “… 

• EMI Music Arabia is proud to announce the much anticipated release of the year from the legendary Ilham Al Madfai.
• Further to the phenomenal success of Ilham Al Madfai’s prior multi-platinum selling albums that include,  the self titled “Ilham”, Baghdad, Live At The Hard Rock Café (Live in Beirut) and Voice of Iraq (The Best Of), Ilham is back with a extraordinary album titled “ DISHDASHA”.  Ilham’s music keeps on getting better and better with time.  This is truly another magical master-piece with some BIG surprises!
• We will let the music speak for itself… IT’S OUTSTANDING!
• Ilham is a legendary iconic musician from Iraq nominated for BBC world music awards. He is the maverick of contemporary crossover Arabic music entertaining millions of people for many decades; giving fans and peers a reason to dance, dream and a chance to taste the sweetness of life through his music, which has acted as bridge over troubled waters for millions of fans in Iraq and the wider Arabic Diaspora.
• Ilham’s has made the Arabian region truly proud of his musical genius works and he has had the special gift to touch his fans spiritually via his soulful emotional voice, music and lyrics along with countless number of timeless hits. 
• Ilham has been the mastermind in rejuvenating Iraqi and Middle Eastern folklore songs with his signature western and eastern influences flavored up with Jazz fusion and soul.
• Ilham’s live performances are breathtaking and he has toured the globe for many decades with scores of concert performances, WOMAD shows and most recently performing a prestigious event for Prince Charles of England.
• Ilham is truly remarkable, a voice that speaks to all cultures and Arabia’s answer to Buena Vista Social Club!