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Azerbaijan: Azerbaijani Mugam

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Azerbaijan: Azerbaijani Mugam
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The traditional music of Azerbaijan is based on a system of melodic modes and motifs called mugam, which provide a structure for improvised performances and fixed compositions. The term mugam does not merely mean a mode; it includes the whole structure of the instrumental and vocal development. In its most usual form mugam is performed by a singer. Mugams, however, can be performed instrumentally when the musician is a great virtuoso. It is in this solo form that the improvisation allows for the most variety, refinement, and expressive possibility. This recording features Bahram Mansurov performing on the Azerbaijan tar, an 11-string lute. According to liner notes by Alain Daniélou, Mansurov is “unrivaled for his talent of creation and improvisation in the pure style of the traditional music of Azerbaijan.”

Track Listing

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Mugam Bayati-Isfahan Bahram Mansurov 5:30
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Mugam Humayun Bahram Mansurov 8:30
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103
Mugam Nivanishapur Bahram Mansurov 4:56
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Mugam Shur Bahram Mansurov 9:06
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105
Mugam Mahur-Hindi Bahram Mansurov 11:56
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Mugam Bayati-Kurd Bahram Mansurov 6:47
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Mugam Chahargah Bahram Mansurov 9:05

Album Info

Catalog Number

UNES08045

Year(s) Released

1975

Label/Collection

UNESCO Collection of Traditional Music

Genre(s)

World

Country(s)

Azerbaijan

Culture Group(s)

Azeri

Credit(s)

Alain Daniélou - Recorder, Liner Notes
 Jacques Cloarec - Recorder
Download Liner Notes