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Uzbekistan: Echoes of Vanished Courts

Various Artists
Uzbekistan: Echoes of Vanished Courts

The robust music scene in Uzbekistan today can trace its roots back to the medieval court culture that flourished during the 14th century. Uzbek court music like maqamplayed a central role at the magnificent majlisfestivities regularly hosted by emirs and khans. Over time, whereas the courts broke apart and the ancient cities witnessed political turmoil, the music endured. Today classical and amateur Uzbek music permeates daily life through radio and TV programs, concert performances, wedding celebrations (tois), and various social events. These 1997 and 1998 recordings of sung poetry (ghazal) and virtuosic instrumental ensembles recapture the splendor of ancient shah (royal) music.

This is a previously-unpublished volume of the UNESCO Collection of Traditional Music, which was acquired by the Smithsonian to keep the series publicly available.

Track Listing

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Nihon Ettim (I Concealed Myself) Munojat Yulchieva and Ensemble 06:48
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102
Holimni So’ramaysan (You Don’t Ask How I Am) Turghun Alimatov, Alisher Alimatov 03:22
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103
Favvora (Fountain) Malika Ziyoeva, Dilorom Turghunova, Dilfusa Yulchieva, Malika Zufarova 02:28
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104
Ajam Taronalari (Tune in the Ajam Mode) Ikram Mattanov, Malika Ziyoeva 04:54
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105
Kurd Abduhashim Ismailov Ensemble 02:26
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106
Hanuz (As Yet) Abduhashim Ismailov, Abdulahat Abdurashidov, Abdurahman Holtojiev, Quchqor Saidov 04:11
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107
Eshvoi Abdurahim Hamidov, Shuhrat Razzakov 03:30
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108
Zor Bo’libdi (He Suffered) Dadahon Hasanov and ensemble 04:37
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109
Chapandozi Qalandar (Vagabond Tunes) Timur Mahmudov, Malika Ziyoeva, Hodjimurad Safarov 03:59
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110
Uyghur Fantasy Abduhashim Ismailov Ensemble 05:17
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111
Tushimda Kursam Edi (If I Could Dream) Sheraly Juraev and ensemble 07:59
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112
Andijon Samo’si (Andijoni Listening to God) Shavkat Mirzaev Ensemble 03:58