'Nothing about the oud is sacred. Only God is sacred. No rules or limitations can stand between music and me, because this is what gives me life: to create something new where there was nothing before'
'Thousands of people died trying to oust Saddam, no way they will be silent about the US presence. They will resist until the occupation ends, whatever the price'
photos: Mohamed Wassim

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