Music of Central Asia Vol. 7: In the Shrine of the Heart: Popular Classics from Bukhara and Beyond

"Globalization of course acts on tradition," said Mahmudjon Tojibaev in a wide-ranging discussion that followed the recording session for In the Shrine of the Heart. "But a lot of young people are studying at the conservatory [in Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan] in the traditional singing department. In Communist times, you could count on your fingers the number of people who studied traditional music. Now there’s a large contingent, and among them are some fine musicians. If they continue to find inspiration, I firmly believe that our traditions will not die."

Generations of Uzbek and Tajik singer- songwriters bequeathed a remarkable legacy of lyrical ballads, devotional songs, and instrumental pieces to the gifted contemporary master-musicians who perform on these tracks. Rooted in the sophisticated urban song traditions of Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent, Qoqand, and Khiva, these popular classics come alive in superbly recorded new performances. A bonus DVD introduces some of the musical heirs to the rich tradition of lyrical art song and instrumental music from the great cities of Central Asia. 15 Tracks, 73 Minutes, 48-page Booklet, photos; DVD contains series introduction, 27-minute film, interactive glossary, and map.

The Music of Central Asia Series is a co-production of the Aga Khan Music Initiative and Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. 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

101	Galdir Nodira Pirmatova	05:42
102	Ranoni Gördim Farhod Davletov	04:41
103	Khosh Parda Suvora Farhod Davletov	05:05
104	Qushtar Sirojiddin Juraev	04:02
105	Chargoh Nodira Pirmatova	06:42
106	Birallaim Dilbarjan Bekturdyeva and Habibulla Kurambaev	05:23
107	Muqaddima Farhod Davletov	04:46
108	Torghay Shuhrat Razzaqov	01:46
109	Qoilman Mahm Udjon Tojibaev	03:55
110	Dilhiroj Nasiba Omonboeva and Sirojiddin Juraev	06:42
111	Peshrev-i Dugoh Farhod Davletov, Shuhrat Razzaqov, Murod Norkuziev, Habibulla Kurambaev	03:25
112	Feruz Farhod Davletov	09:26
113	Chopon Sirojiddin Juraev	03:32
114	Ufor-i Iroq Nodira Pirmatova and Mansurbek Vaisov	02:48
115	Eh Dilbari Jononim Nodira Pirmatova	05:12