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Folk Songs and Dances of Iran

Various Artists
Folk Songs and Dances of Iran Anthony Byan Shay describes Iranian folk music as the one of the oldest and most influential cultural traditions in the Middle East. He writes: “The far-reaching influence of Persian music is felt in Europe, the Soviet Union, Africa, and the Far East.” Folk Songs and Dances of Iran features famous folk songs such as “Bãmé Boland (The High Rooftop),” a song from “the famous city of wine, roses, and poets, Shiraz.” Also included are dances such as the “Raghsé Chubi,” a brutal dance performed before the Bakhtiari tribe’s migration from the steppes to the mountains. In the “Raghsé Chubi,” “dancers armed with sticks attempt to crack the shins of their fellow dancers.” Liner notes include a description of Iran, track notes, and translated lyrics.

Track Listing

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Varsaghi or Númze Jún (Dear Betrothed) n/a 03:27
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102
Damkol n/a 03:24
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103
Raghsé Chubi (Stick Dance) n/a 03:30
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104
Gõlé Ghuchani (Flower of Ghuchan) n/a 03:30
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105
Dané Nar (A Pomegranate Seed) n/a 03:33
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Bamé Boland (The High Rooftop) n/a 03:21
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202
Ay Sar Kotal (At the Top of the Hill) n/a 02:26
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203
Pache Leli (Little Lily) n/a 03:32
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204
Korashim (Where Shall We Go) n/a 03:19
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Léli (Lily) n/a 03:19