Fathallah Ahmed

Rihlat Nagham Iraqiya (A Journey in Iraqi Melody)

• Mohammad Buya Mohammad (Mohammad Father Mohammad)
• Abu Nuna (Nuna's Father)
• Alafandi (The Master)
• Ami Ya Baya' Alward (Uncle The Flower Seller)
• Ghadri Alshai (Prepare the Tea)
• Kul Al Hala (All the Welcome)
• Ya Sayyad Alsamak (Oh, Fisherman)
• Timshi ou tsid (Walk and Block)
• Soda Shalhani (Brunette)
• Nakhl Alsamawa (Heavenly Palm Tree)
• Buya Na'eema (Na'eema's Father)
• Lk'adlej 3al Dareb (I'll Wait For You By the Road)

• Mandel Dallooni (I Don't Know, Guide Me)
• Ya Yumma Inteeni (Mother, Give me)
• Al Darbeel + Weelah
• Mawwal + Walej Irneh
• Ala Alhoodlak
• Jameelah (Beauiful)
• Allayla Helwa (The Night is Beautiful)
• Sabatni Alhelwa (The Beautiful Had Left Me)
• Dari + Lilnasriyah
• Ma Yakfi Dam'i Al'ayn (The Eye's Tears Don't Suffice)

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A collection of Iraqi compositions by composer Dr. Fathallah Ahmed, Fathallah Ahmed (1957-2021) was born in the city of Kirkuk to Turkmen parents, Fathallah Ahmed joined the Turkmen National Ensemble at an early age. The experience had a profound impact on his compositional approach as he would go on to incorporate elements of Turkmen music in many of his compositions. Ahmed was known to have a stringent work ethic, often playing his cello for 12 hours a day with the intention of joining the Iraqi Symphony Orchestra, which he did in 1977. Ahmed played an active musical part on an academic and governmental level. He worked at the Iraqi Department of Culture and Tourism, and lectured in several universities. He was also the dean of the Institute of Music Studies in Iraq. Ahmed is perhaps best known for his collaborations with Arab singers, including Kathem Al Saher. He composed many of the Iraqi singer's most recognizable melodies – including Qooli Uhibuka (Say I Love You) and Fi Madrasat Al Hob (In the School of Love) – and toured with him across the world. Ahmed eventually settled in the UAE. He composed several symphonies while living in the country, including a piece written in tribute to the Emirates. In 2019, he chaired the jury of the talent show Al Zaman Al Jameel (The Beautiful Time), which aired on Abu Dhabi TV.