Portland artist Morhaf Al Achkar has released a new single from his Mabsoota LP, due out November 4 on Lung Records. The Syrian-American oud player blends Arabis beats with Western elements in his composition. This is his first produced studio recording and it is fully immersive; a beautiful body of work. Hear “Anna Baddi” below or wherever you stream your music.
Lung Records is announcing the newest release from oud player, composer, and songwriter Morhaf Al Achkar. Born and raised in Syria, Achkar is currently based in Portland where he practices as a family doctor and a professor at The University of Washington. Morhaf was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in 2016; he was 33. His cancer brought a sense of urgency to do and say what he wanted without waiting. Music and singing became an outlet for self-expression. This album, facilitated by David Beach, who is a stage IV lung cancer survivor and owner of Lung Records, sends an invite to the world to push forward with living, loving and finding meaning. Hear the first single below and keep your ears out for more beautiful music from Morhaf Al Achkar.
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