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

Various Artists
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

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