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.

Track Listing

101	Bardasht	Alim and Fargana Qasimov	3:55
102	Maye	Alim and Fargana Qasimov	6:17
103	Beste-Nigar	Alim and Fargana Qasimov	8:19
104	Hisar	Alim and Fargana Qasimov	3:24
105	Mualif	Alim and Fargana Qasimov	4:36
106	Mükhalif-Tarkib	Alim and Fargana Qasimov	8:36
107	Mansuriyya	Alim and Fargana Qasimov	7:21
108	You Are the Light of My Eyes	Alim and Fargana Qasimov	13:16
109	Eshqin Mehebbeti (Love of Loves)	Alim and Fargana Qasimov	5:25
110	Jeyran (Deer)	Alim and Fargana Qasimov	6:32
111	Köhlen Atim (My Splendid Horse)	Alim and Fargana Qasimov	2:53