Kurdish Folk Songs and Dances

Recorded by American archeologist Ralph S. Solecki in 1953 during excavation in the mountains of Kurdistan, this collection of Kurdish folk songs and dances features the two barreled reed flute, a drum, and various local singers. The authenticity and simple honesty in these songs shines through on this recording. Solecki notes that " much like the ballads of our Appalachian mountaineers…the songs deal with universal things, such as love troubles and war." Liner notes include translations of song lyrics as well as a brief explanation of Kurdish culture and history.

Track Listing

101	Barzan Tribal Love Song	n/a	01:46
102	Barzan Tribal Dance	n/a	01:09
103	Barzan Tribal Folk Song	n/a	02:22
104	Song of Bereavement	n/a	04:25
105	Flute Music Accompanied by Drum	n/a	01:46
106	Song of Valor	n/a	03:53
107	Kurdish Folk Dance Song	n/a	04:10
108	Hairan	n/a	03:52
109	Two Different Flute Melodies	n/a	01:42
110	Folk Dance with Drum	n/a	00:59
201	Besta	n/a	04:04
202	Lawk	n/a	01:21
203	Sulaimaniya Love Song (1)	n/a	02:24
204	Sulaimaniya Love Song (2)	n/a	02:01
205	Dance Music	n/a	02:08
206	Barzan Tribal Song	n/a	02:43
207	Love Songs	n/a	03:34