Kadim Jabbar Al Samarai, known as Kadim Al Sahir, was born on September 12,
1957, in Mosul, Iraq. He began his music career by teaching music in 1980 and
later studied at the Institute of Music of Baghdad. In 1988, he gained
popularity with compositions such as "Ladghat El-Hayya" and "Abart El-Shat". Al
Sahir's career was temporarily halted by the Gulf War in 1990 but continued to
release albums and tour extensively. Notable collaborations include partnerships
with Nizar Qabbani, Quincy Jones, Sarah Brightman, and Lenny Kravitz. His album
releases include Fi Madrsat Al Hob (1996)...