Story of Amin Mekdad, the Musician from Mosul, Iraq

SOURCE npr.org
أمين مقداد، شاب عراقي، اخترع آلة موسيقية جديدة بعد تدمير آلاته من قبل تنظيم داعش. أطلق عليها اسم 'أدد' تيمنًا ببوابة تاريخية دمرها التنظيم. بعد تحرير الموصل، سافر مقداد وأنتج موسيقى جديدة وحصل على منحة دراسية لدراسة الموسيقى.

Key Points

  • Amin Mekdad invented a new musical instrument named 'Adad' after a historical gate destroyed by ISIS.
  • He continued to create music despite the challenges and limitations imposed by ISIS.
  • Mekdad's perseverance and passion for music led to his acceptance into a Master's program in music at Wesleyan University.

Pros

  • Amin Mekdad's resilience and creativity in inventing a new musical instrument despite the challenges he faced.
  • His dedication to music and his ability to find hope and happiness through his compositions.

Cons

  • The destruction of Amin Mekdad's musical instruments by ISIS, causing him deep depression.
  • The restrictions imposed by ISIS on music in Mosul, limiting Mekdad's ability to express himself.