Raed George

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Raed George
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Background information
Origin Baghdad, Iraq
Genre(s) Contemporary instrumental
Occupation(s) Composer, Pianist
Instrument(s) Piano, keyboard
Years active c. 1988–present
Website www.RaedGeorge.com

Raed George is an Iraqi musician who began his musical career by composing some music tracks for the Iraqi National Radio Station in 1989.

In 1997, Raed George's music won the golden medal of International Cairo Radio and Television Festival for best Arabic audio track of the year. (Click here to play).

Education: (1975-1980) Music Certificate, Institute of Radio Training, Baghdad Iraq.
(1983-1988) Diploma, Fine Arts Institute, Baghdad-Iraq.
(1984-1986) Diploma, College of Economic and Administration, Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, Baghdad-Iraq.

Language Skills:
Arabic - Mother Tongue
Chaldean/Aramic - Mother Tongue
English- Fluent

Awards:
Award: Winner of Best Music
Event: International Cairo Radio and Television Festival (1997)
Award: Winner of Festival Editorial Music
Event: Babylon International Festival (1994)
Award: Special Music Prize
Event: Babylon International Festival (1995)
Award: Winner of Best Iraqi Musician
Event: The Chaldean Federation of America (2002)

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