Kadim Al Sahir Working on New Album

Iraqi superstar Kadim Al Sahir is working on a new album.

In a statement to "ET Bel Arabi", Al Sahir shared that he finished recording 16 new songs but will only present 8 or 9 poems.

"I recorded and finished about 16 pieces and signed a contract with the company that produced the album. I still have to choose the poems that will be included in the album," he added.

Al Sahir has also addressed the ongoing speculation about starring in the film "Gilgamesh" and noted that the project will only contain his music.

 "Portraying Gilgamesh, is frankly, complex," he commented.

Kadim Jabbar al-Samarai, known as Kadim Al Sahir, was born on September 12, 1957, in Mosul, Iraq. He is a singer, actor, composer, and songwriter.

The musician has been dubbed The Caesar of Arabic songs and Iraq’s Ambassador to the world.

Al Sahir had established himself, since he launched his career, as one of the most successful singers in the history of the Arab World.

Releasing numerous albums and touring extensively, Al Sahir has landed his place as both a high-grossing superstar and a respected musical artist.

The acclaimed singer’s reputation continued to grow through collaborations with European and North American artists, including Sarah Brightman and Lenny Kravitz.