605633123722

The Rough Guide To The Music Of Afghanistan

Various Artists

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: RGNET1237CD

Release Date:  30 August 2010

Label:  World Music Network

Packaging Type:  Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  605633123722

Genres:  World Music  Middle East  

  • Description

    Better known for conflict than music, this Rough Guide takes you way beyond the crossfire to explore the musical treasure house that is Afghanistan - revealing regional folk traditions, beautiful classical compositions and a rising popular music scene.

    'The Rough Guide to the Music of Afghanistan' is the first musical collection to bring the popular, classical and folk traditions of Afghanistan together on one disk. It's an album which uncovers the beautiful music of Afghanistan, a unique coming together of the musical influences of the Persian Empire, India and Central Asia, now no-longer banned under the restrictions of the Taliban. Experience the beauty and unifying force of music, from a country hoping for a brighter future.

    Comes accompanied by a FREE bonus CD by Ahmad Sham Sufi Qawwali Group. The Ahmad Sham Sufi Qawwali Group has been performing for more than thirty years and is one of the most highly regarded qawwali groups in Afghanistan. Featuring an array of instruments rarely heard outside their homeland, the Ahmad Sham Qawwali Sufi group are part of a vibrant musical tradition that stretches back more than 700 years. Banned from performing under the Taliban reign, these musicians now publicly reunite to present the healing and spiritual power of qawwali music to Afghanistan and the world.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Setara Hussainzada - Zim Zim Zim
      • 2. Mahwash - Gar Konad Saheb-E-Man
      • 3. Ghulam Hussain - Ba Ayadat Beya
      • 4. Ahmad Zahir - Leili-Jan
      • 5. Naghma - Meena Dakhklo Sanga Kaygi
      • 6. Farhad Darya - Salaamalek
      • 7. Safdar Tawakuli - Dobaiti Hazaragi
      • 8. Mashinai - Logari Tunes
      • 9. Ustad Rahim Khushnawaz, Gada Mohammad & Azim Hassanpur - Jâm-e Nârenji
      • 10. Mahwash - Mola Mamad Djan
      • 11. Homayun Sakhi - Kataghani
      • 12. Mehri Maftun - Dar Khyal-e Ishq-e Khuban
      • 13. Farhad Darya - Salaam Afghanistan
      • 14. Rafi Naabzada & Hameed Sakhizada - Sabza Ba Naaz Mea Ayad
      • 15. Ahmad Sham Sufi Qawwali Group - Rae Maykhana O Masjid

      Disc 2

      • 1. Rae Maykhana O Masjid (The Way to the Mosque and the Winehouse)
      • 2. Zikre Tu Chee Shireen Ast (Your Prayer Is So Sweet!)
      • 3. Mar Dar Do Jahan (I'm in Two Worlds)
      • 4. Sare Buredae Ma Ra (My Decapitated Head)
      • 5. Choon Nai Ba Nawa Amad (Since the Reed Began to Sing)
      • 6. Beshnaw Az Nai Choon Hekayat Mekonad (Listen to This Reed Forlorn)
      • 7. Ay Sholae Hazeen (Oh Desolate Flame!)
      • 8. Dunya Kisa Ke Pyar Main (The Earth is the Place of My Love)