Various Artists - Lost In Tajikistan [CD]

Cat. no: TUGCD1138
Format: CD
Barcode: 605633013825
Release Date: 25 Aug 2023
Genre: World Music

The mountains of Tajikistan are home to an incredibly rich musical heritage which has largely remained a mystery to the wider world

Recorded by Lu Edmonds, these remarkable performances by local musicians offer a never-before-heard insight into both its ancient andinnovativesounds.

Original recordings by artists never-before heard outside of Tajikistan
A unique insight into the richness and diversity of Tajikistan's musical treasures 
Recorded by Lu Edmonds (The Damned, Public Image Ltd, Mekons, Billy Bragg & the Blokes)
Following on from the success of Lost In Mali (TUG1091CD) and Lost In China (TUG1098CD)
Includes remarkable tracks recorded in the Pamir mountains, otherwise known as the "Roof of the World"
An album which pays respect to Tajikistan's musical traditions whilst also highlighting some of its exciting new musical directions
Featuring an array of traditional string instruments including the setor, dotar, rubob, tanbur and ghijak
Tajikistan has soaked up the trafc of the Silk Roads and beyond for thousands of years
Featuring artists who are reviving the folk traditions of Tajikistan and rediscovering what is lost or dying
A one-of-a-kind compilation of some of Tajikistan's best kept musical secrets New release in Riverboat Records' 'Lost In' series which uncovers the hidden local sounds from around the world.

Tracks: Mizrob - Ruzi Hush / Mizrob - Mazori Sarif / Mizrob - Laylijon / Mizrob - Yorma Na Didam / Mizrob - Hurshedam / Samandar - Ay Gulak / Samandar - Dam Hama Dam (Ali Ali) / Samandar - Dili Dilidor / Samo - Mastynoz / Samo - Yod Bod / Davlat Nazar - Man Ba Didani Gul / Davlat Nazar - Ali Sheri Khudo / Davlat Nazar - Bakhor / Sulton Nazar - Omaded Mehmoni Mo (Mihonyar Village) / Shanbe - Daf Soz (Barsem village)

More From This Artist: Davlat Nazar Mizrob Samandar Samo Shanbe Sulton Nazar