The Iraqi Business Council Honors The Iraqi Maqam Ambassador Dr. Hussein Al-Aadami
In the presence of a large crowd of intellectual, artistic and academic figures, and within the activities of IBC (Ibdaa) Cultural Program, an honoring ceremony was held on Monday August 7th 2023 on IBC Hall to honor the renowned Ambassador of Iraqi Maqam, Dr. Hussein Al-Aadami, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of ascending the Iraqi Maqam stage. During the ceremony, Dr. Muhammad Ghawanmeh from Jordan presented an overview on artist Hussein Al-Aadami’s biography, and Mr. Safwat Fahim Kamil from Iraq also took part in the presentation. Then, artist Hussein Al-Aadami talked about his artistic history and his passion in the art of Iraqi Maqam, which he mastered, after being a prominent wrestler in the world of sports in Iraq. Mr. Al-Aadazi then reviewed the most famous concerts he held around the world. The event included lyrics from the Iraqi Maqam by Dr. Al-Aadami. Al the end of the ceremony, IBC Deputy Chairman and Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, honored Dr. Al-Aadami with the Shield of Creative Work in recognition and appreciation for his pioneering role and artistic career over the course of fifty years of enriching the Iraqi Maqam.
The event was attended by the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Muneef Ali Hussein and a number of representatives of the Iraqi Embassy. On the part of IBC, the ceremony was attended by IBC’s Vice President & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, IBC member, Mr. Osama Al-Shammari, IBC CEO Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib and staff, in addition to media and satellite TV channels.
