Kronos Quartet with Alim & Fargana Qas - Music Of Central Asia, Vol. 8 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Opening with a throbbing percussion ensemble, this two volume set will surprise and excite anyone unfamiliar with the music of the Magindanao. The Magindanao are a group of native Muslims that reside in the southern part of the Phillipines. Their music relies on gongs, lutes, zithers and a number of other instruments. This album presents several percussion ensembles, along with individual solos on a variety of different instrument. Vol. 2 (included) features solo and group vocal performances including epic recitations, love songs, and religious chants. Album Tracks 1. Duyug Mode on the Whole Ensemble 2. Duyug Mode on the Babandil 3. Duyug Mode on the Dabakan 4. Duyug Mode on the Gandingan 5. Duyug Mode on the Agung 6. Duyug Mode on the Kulintang 7. Sinulug Mode on the Whole Ensemble 8. Sinulug Mode on the Babandil 9. Sinulug Mode on the Dabakan 10. Sinulug Mode on the Gandingan 11. Sinulug Mode on the Agung 12. Sinulug Mode on the Kulintang 13. Tidtu Mode on the Whole Ensemble 14. Tidtu Mode on the Babandil, Dabakan, and Agung 15. Tidtu Mode on the Kulintang - Danden Style 16. Tidtu Mode on the Kulintang - Binalig Style 17. Tagunggo' Rhythm 18. Lakadtag Rhythm, Pinagada' Rhythm, Drum Beats for Dancing 19. Dinaladay Scale Patundug 20. Dinaladay Scale Banutun 21. Binalig Scale Mapalendad 22. Binalig Scale Mapalankuno 23. Makabimban 24. Piece By Kalim Uka 25. Piece By Masil Uka 26. Kubing Rhythms and Speech Phrases 27. Batunan Ta Sa Lutang 28. Tinumbuk a Tinadtar 1. Radya Indara Patra 2. Diwata Kasalipan 3. Bang (Adhan) 4. Lasib 5. Talawi 6. Allahu Rabbuna 7. Wa Izqala Ibrahim 8. Sarangkunay 9. Aday Tumpung Dalimbang 10. Kiriman Ay Kiriman 11. Mabaning 12. Isaden 13. Sangel Sa Wata Babae 14. Bungbung Mangmang 15. A Child Vendor's Tune 16. Whistling (Pamupuy or Pangulaku) Pal

Generations of Uzbek and Tajik singer/songwriters bequeathed a remarkable legacy of lyrical ballads, devotional songs, and instrumental pieces to the gifted master-musicians who perform on these tracks. Album Tracks 1. Galdir [Fool of God] 2. Ranoni G Rdim [I Saw Rano] 3. Khosh Parda Suvora 4. Qushtar [Double Strings] 5. Chargoh 6. Birallaim [My Only God] 7. Muqaddima [Introduction] 8. Torghay [Lark] 9. Qoilman [I Am Enchanted] 10. Dilhiroj [Tormented Heart] 11. Peshrev-I Dugoh 12. Feruz 13. Chopon [Shepherd] 14. Ufor-I Iroq 15. Eh Dilbari Jononim [Oh, My Charming Beloved] 1. Bonus Material

Authentic musical traditions of Central Asia are presented as they are performed today. This volume features the deeply spiritual musicianship of Alim Qasimov with his daughter Fargana and their ensemble. Album Tracks 1. Bardasht 2. Maye 3. Beste-Nigar 4. Hisar 5. Mualif 6. Mukhalif-Tarkib 7. Mansuriyya 8. You Are the Light of My Eyes 9. Love of Loves 10. Deer 11. My Splendid Horse 1. Music of Central Asia and the Aga Khan Music Initiative [DVD] 2. Alim and Fargana Qasimov Spiritual Music of Azerbaijan [DVD] 3. Interactive Intrument Glossasry [DVD] 4. Map of Central Asia [DVD]