Uzbekistan: Musical Traditions of the Karakalpaks

Various Artists

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The ancient, orally-transmitted epic tradition of the Karakalpaks, woven with the songs they sing in their everyday lives, forms a rich musical tapestry in the arid land of Karakalpakstan (an autonomous republic in Uzbekistan). From lullabies, Jew’s harp solos, wedding tunes to the guttural cantillations of jirow bards, life stories of epic heroes sung by baqsy bards, creative performances on dutar, and instrumental pieces played by small ensembles, these recordings provide a panoramic view of Karakalpak music. They were drawn form 10 hours of field recordings made in 2000 during an expedition conducted under the aegis of the UNESCO office in Tashkent. 73 minutes, 22-page notes.

This is a previously-unpublished volume of the UNESCO Collection of Traditional Music, which was transferred to the Smithsonian to keep the series publicly available.

Track Listing

101	Hawjar	Jilva Kegeli vocal ensemble	1:10
102	Jew’s Harp Solos	Genjexan Esimbet-qizi	2:54
103	Hayyu (Lullaby)	Qalbeke Uzaqbergenova	2:27
104	Kelte Nalysh	Qalbeke Uzaqbergenova	2:22
105	Qobyz Namasy (Melody on the Qobyz)	Baxtiyar Esemuratov	1:05
106	Qaytarip Ber Amudariamni (Give Me Back My Amu Darya [River])	Baxtiyar Esemuratov	3:15
107	Qoshaq “Sen Yar Gedeli” (Since You Left)	Turghanbay Kalendarov, Jarylkaghan Esjanov	3:00
108	Kepter Muxallasi	Tengelbay Qalliev, Injegul Saburova	2:25
109	Siy Perde (Gift Song)	Ghayrat Otemuratov	3:10
110	Bes Perde	Gulnara Allabergenova, Turghanbay Kurbanov	3:21
111	Kizlar Uyga Kir (Girls, Come into the House)	Bibigawhar Uzaqbaeva, Turghanbay Kalendarov, Jarylkaghan Esjanov	3:03
112	Qara Jorgha (The Black Steed)	Turghanbay Kalendarov	1:31
113	Ne Payda Namasy (What’s The Use)	Zulfiya Arzumbetova, Injegul Saburova	2:54
114	Qara Jorgha (The Black Steed)	Ghayrat Otemuratov	3:02
115	Aq Ishik (The White Coat)	Ghayrat Otemuratov	2:37
116	Leylay	Gulbahor Rametova, Injegul Saburova, Azat Turdibayev	4:28
117	Oramal	Gulbahor Rametova, Injegul Saburova, Azat Turdibayev	3:25
118	Dembermes	Roza Kutekeeva, Ensemble of the Nukus Philharmonia	2:11
119	Adingnen	Student ensemble from Sanat Bilim Yurti	3:30
120	Kelte Nalysh	Turghanbay Kurbanov	4:28
121	Musa Sen Yary	Turghanbay Kalendarov, Jarylkaghan Esjanov	3:40
122	Qoshim Palvan Namasy (Melody of Qoshim the Champion)	Turghanbay Kalendarov, Jarylkaghan Esjanov	3:58
123	Uch Top Namasy	Turghanbay Kalendarov, Jarylkaghan Esjanov	3:04
124	Gel Ey Laylim (Come, My Leyli)	Turghanbay Kalendarov, Jarylkaghan Esjanov	3:19
125	Qaradaly	Turghanbay Kurbanov, Ensemble of the Nukus Philharmonia	3:06