12-13. Khuntini

Jewish Professional Musicians in Iraq and Israel, Revisited
Jewish Professional Musicians in Iraq and Israel, Revisited
Khuntini (Part 1)

Ezra Aharon and Mounira Hawazwaz

Jewish Professional Musicians in Iraq and Israel, Revisited
Jewish Professional Musicians in Iraq and Israel, Revisited
Khuntini (Part 2)

Ezra Aharon and Mounira Hawazwaz


Ezra Aharon (composer, singer, ud) and Mounira Hawazwaz perform the Iraqi dialogue song, “Khuntini” (“You Betrayed Me”), in maqam bayat. Originally recorded in Iraq around 1933 and re-recorded in Aharon’s home using a microphone from a ’78 record player, transferred to tape 12B, item 1. His Master’s Voice G.D. 196 0Z81-0Z82.

Track 13 is a continuation of Track 12, featuring the second side of the original recording (’78 record).

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