Afghanistan: A Journey to an Unknown Musical World
Afghanistan: A Journey to an Unknown Musical World
表演者: Various Artists
专辑类型: Import
介质: Audio CD
发行时间: 1995-11-21
唱片数: 1
出版者: Network
条形码: 0785965698621
专辑简介
A nice collection of "pre-troubled" Afghanistani music, recorded by the German WDR group in 1974, prior to the bulk of the political and religious upheaval that's taken place in the intervening decades. Thanks to the time frame of this recording, ... Full Descriptionthe traditions haven't been altered forcefully for the most part (though there are hints at Islamization of works from the Nuristani region). While the pieces hail from around the country, there is a focus on the Herat region and the region of Mazar-E-Sharif (where the works were recorded). The music itself runs the gamut from a simple, barely accompanied shepherd paean to full, harmonium-equipped ensembles backing up trios of singers. The highlight of the disc is the bareness of the music in many cases, which allows a seemingly more heartfelt song to be sung over the accompaniment. The opening love song from Herat is a prime example, with the plaintive cries of a lover filling the room. Just watch the volume when the child singers come on. ~ Adam Greenberg
曲目
Syamui and Jalali [Love Song from Herat] - Wahab Madadi