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Uzbekistan: Musical Traditions of the Karakalpaks

Various Artists
Uzbekistan: Musical Traditions of the Karakalpaks

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This is a previously-unpublished volume of the UNESCO Collection of Traditional Music, which was transferred to the Smithsonian to keep the series publicly available.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

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Hawjar Jilva Kegeli vocal ensemble 01:10
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102
Jew’s Harp Solos Genjexan Esimbet-qizi 02:54
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103
Hayyu (Lullaby) Qalbeke Uzaqbergenova 02:27
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104
Kelte Nalysh Qalbeke Uzaqbergenova 02:22
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105
Qobyz Namasy (Melody on the Qobyz) Baxtiyar Esemuratov 01:05
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106
Qaytarip Ber Amudariamni (Give Me Back My Amu Darya [River]) Baxtiyar Esemuratov 03:15
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107
Qoshaq “Sen Yar Gedeli” (Since You Left) Turghanbay Kalendarov, Jarylkaghan Esjanov 03:00
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108
Kepter Muxallasi Tengelbay Qalliev, Injegul Saburova 02:25
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109
Siy Perde (Gift Song) Ghayrat Otemuratov 03:10
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110
Bes Perde Gulnara Allabergenova, Turghanbay Kurbanov 03:21
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111
Kizlar Uyga Kir (Girls, Come into the House) Bibigawhar Uzaqbaeva, Turghanbay Kalendarov, Jarylkaghan Esjanov 03:03
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112
Qara Jorgha (The Black Steed) Turghanbay Kalendarov 01:31
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113
Ne Payda Namasy (What’s The Use) Zulfiya Arzumbetova, Injegul Saburova 02:54
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114
Qara Jorgha (The Black Steed) Ghayrat Otemuratov 03:02
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115
Aq Ishik (The White Coat) Ghayrat Otemuratov 02:37
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116
Leylay Gulbahor Rametova, Injegul Saburova, Azat Turdibayev 04:28
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117
Oramal Gulbahor Rametova, Injegul Saburova, Azat Turdibayev 03:25
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118
Dembermes Roza Kutekeeva, Ensemble of the Nukus Philharmonia 02:11
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119
Adingnen Student ensemble from Sanat Bilim Yurti 03:30
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120
Kelte Nalysh Turghanbay Kurbanov 04:28
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121
Musa Sen Yary Turghanbay Kalendarov, Jarylkaghan Esjanov 03:40
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122
Qoshim Palvan Namasy (Melody of Qoshim the Champion) Turghanbay Kalendarov, Jarylkaghan Esjanov 03:58
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123
Uch Top Namasy Turghanbay Kalendarov, Jarylkaghan Esjanov 03:04
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124
Gel Ey Laylim (Come, My Leyli) Turghanbay Kalendarov, Jarylkaghan Esjanov 03:19
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125
Qaradaly Turghanbay Kurbanov, Ensemble of the Nukus Philharmonia 03:06