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Mar 03, 2008
Safaafir @ Busboys & Poets
There was a time in the not too distant past when Iraq was a hotbed of intellectualism, art, and culture. This national image has all but disappeared over the past three decades, but last night’s concert by Safaafir at Busboys & Poets, the group’s second, was a celebration of Iraq’s traditions and a reminder of how fortunate we are to live in a city that provides access to such rich cultural experiences. Though the music…