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Music of Central Asia Vol. 6: Alim and Fargana Qasimov: Spiritual Music of Azerbaijan

Alim and Fargana Qasimov
Music of Central Asia Vol. 6: Alim and Fargana Qasimov: Spiritual Music of Azerbaijan

"To be a musician, there has to be a fire burning in you," declares Alim Qasimov, Azerbaijan’s most beloved traditional singer. In these deeply spiritual recordings of Azeri classical mugham and lyrical bardic songs, Alim merges his own consummate musicianship with that of his talented daughter Fargana, and with the energetic accompaniment of a young ensemble performing on tar, kamancha, balaban, oud, and drums. A bonus DVD offers an intimate portrait of the Qasimovs and their musical lives in Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital city. 11 tracks, 70 minutes, 40-page color booklet, photos. Dvd contains series introduction, interactive glossary, and map.

Music of Central Asia is a co-production of the Aga Khan Music Initiative in Central Asia, a program of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, and the Smithsonian Institution Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. The aim of the series is to present leading exponents of Central Asia's rich and diverse musical heritage to listeners outside the region.

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Track Listing

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Bardasht Alim and Fargana Qasimov 03:55
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Maye Alim and Fargana Qasimov 06:17
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Beste-Nigar Alim and Fargana Qasimov 08:19
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Hisar Alim and Fargana Qasimov 03:24
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Mualif Alim and Fargana Qasimov 04:36
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Mükhalif-Tarkib Alim and Fargana Qasimov 08:36
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Mansuriyya Alim and Fargana Qasimov 07:21
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You Are the Light of My Eyes Alim and Fargana Qasimov 13:16
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Eshqin Mehebbeti (Love of Loves) Alim and Fargana Qasimov 05:25
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Jeyran (Deer) Alim and Fargana Qasimov 06:32
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Köhlen Atim (My Splendid Horse) Alim and Fargana Qasimov 02:53