Music of the Bukharan Jewish Ensemble Shashmaqam

Shashmaqam, a New York based ensemble recognized in their homeland for their extraordinary musical talent, has been performing music and dance from their native Uzbekistan and Tadzhikistan since 1983. Their music reflects the many diverse cultures of the region. Perhaps the most distinctive element of their sound is a dramatic and disciplined vocal tradition. Fatima Kuinova, founding member and vocalist, was awarded a National Heritage Fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1992. "... [B]rings to life the rich and diverse musical traditions of Central Asia, where Jewish and Moslem musicians long co-existed in a flourishing cultural symbiosis." — NAIRD Notes

Track Listing

101	Obloim Shashmaqam	03:52
102	Ghairi Khudo Yar Nadoram (We Have No Friend but God) Shashmaqam	02:31
103	Jon-e Manam (My Soul) Shashmaqam	05:52
104	To Bodi Sabo Shashmaqam	03:51
105	Dostanra Gum Makun (Don't Lose Your Friends) Shashmaqam	03:09
106	Biyo Yak (Come Once) Shashmaqam	03:11
107	Medley of Songs from Wedding Repertory: Yar-Yar / Abru Kosh Dumi Mor / Shastu-Shastu Chor / Chashmi Siyah Dori / Doire Interlude / Mahvashi Nozuk Badanam / Orzu Shashmaqam	05:40
108	Talqin-i Bayat Shashmaqam	05:11
109	Nasr-i Chargah Shashmaqam	07:31
110	Ushshaq-i Samarkand Shashmaqam	05:28
111	Qalandari Shashmaqam	03:12
112	Yalli Shashmaqam	03:28
113	Azerbaijani Segah Shashmaqam	04:31