Afghanistan - A Journey to an Unknown Musical World by Various Artists - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

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, the 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

1. Lovesong from Herat

by Abdullah, Ghplam Salhi

Primary Artist: Abdullah
Ghplam Salhi; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Lyricist: Trad.; Composer

2. Shah Kokojan

by Mohammad Omar, Ghol Alam

Primary Artist: Ghol Alam
Mohammad Omar; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Lyricist: Trad.; Composer

3. Spring Song from Istalif

by Ghul Mohammad

Primary Artist: Ghul Mohammad; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Lyricist: Trad.; Composer

4. Shighnani Flower Lovesong from Takhar

by Mohammad Rahim Takhariand Ensemble

Primary Artist: Mohammad Rahim Takhariand Ensemble; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Lyricist: Trad.; Composer

5. Farkhari Lovesong from Badakhshan

by Faiz Mahammad, Niaz Mahammad

Primary Artist: Faiz Mahammad
Niaz Mahammad; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Lyricist: Trad.; Composer

6. Laili, Madjnun, Uzbec Ballad from Kunduz

by Sadullah Kunduzi

Primary Artist: Sadullah Kunduzi; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Lyricist: Trad.; Composer

7. My Beloved Walks in the Garden

by Gruppe Baba Qeran, Nur Mahammad

Primary Artist: Gruppe Baba Qeran
Nur Mahammad; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Lyricist: Trad.; Composer

8. Ghichak Solo

by Baba Nur Mohammad, Bangicha

Primary Artist: Baba Nur Mohammad
Bangicha; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Lyricist: Trad.; Composer

9. Bulbul Song from the Mazar Region

by Baba Nur, Bangicha, Hamidullah, Baba Qeran

Primary Artist: Baba Nur
Baba Qeran
Bangicha
Hamidullah; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Lyricist: Trad.; Composer

10. Babolale, Lovesong from Khost,paktia

Primary Artist: Assadullah; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Lyricist: Trad.; Composer

11. Yellow Flower, Shepherd Song from Paktia

Primary Artist: Shirin Gul; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Lyricist: Trad.; Composer

12. Sarinda Solo

by Abdul Rashid

Primary Artist: Abdul Rashid; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Lyricist: Trad.; Composer

13. Laila, Lovesong from Logar

by Salam Logariand Ensemble

Primary Artist: Salam Logariand Ensemble; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Lyricist: Trad.; Composer

14. Nuristani Dancesong

by Abdul Wakil, Chor

Primary Artist: Abdul Wakil
Chor; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Lyricist: Trad.; Composer

15. Nuristani Women's Song

by Bibi Zukaikha, Sabruddin

Primary Artist: Bibi Zukaikha
Sabruddin; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Lyricist: Trad.; Composer

16. Shah Kokojan

by Abdul Djabbar, Malang Nadjrabi

Primary Artist: Abdul Djabbar
Malang Nadjrabi; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Lyricist: Trad.; Composer

17. Syamui and Jalali, Lovesong from Herat

by Abdul Wahab Madadi

Primary Artist: Abdul Wahab Madadi; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Lyricist: Trad.; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

17 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 10 minutes and 51 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1440x1440 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Worldwide

Label

Network

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

Germany

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 20, 1995

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

785965698621