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Anthony Byan Shay describes Iranian folk music as the one of the oldest and most influential cultural traditions in the Middle East. He writes InchThe far-reaching influence of Persian music is felt in Europe, the Soviet Union, Africa, and the Far East.Inch Folk Songs and Dances of Iran features famous folk songs such as InchBúme Boland (The High Rooftop),Inch a song from Inchthe famous city of wine, roses, and poets, Shiraz.Inch Also included are dances such as the InchRaghse Chubi,Inch a brutal dance performed before the Bakhtiari tribe's migration from the steppes to the mountains. In the InchRaghse Chubi,Inch Inchdancers armed with sticks attempt to crack the shins of their fellow dancers.Inch Liner notes include a description of Iran, track notes, and translated lyrics. Album Tracks 1. Varsaghi or N?Mze J?N (Dear Betrothed) 2. Damkol 3. Raghs? Chubi (Stick Dance) 4. G?L? Ghuchani (Flower of Ghuchan) 5. Dan? Nar (A Pomegranate Seed) 6. Bam? Boland (The High Rooftop) 7. Ay Sar Kotal (At the Top of the Hill) 8. Pache Leli (Little Lily) 9. Korashim (Where Shall We Go) 10. L?Li (Lily)
