Music

Muslim religious leaders have said that music was pointless and turned people away from God. But in some cities such as Baghdad and Istanbul, music is very popular. Umm Kalthum chanted the Koran and sang poems. Today, Cheb Khalid is a Arabian musician. He mixes rock and jazz with traditional Arab music.

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