About This Item
Recorded by American archeologist Ralph S. Solecki in 1953 during excavation in the mountains of Kurdistan, this collection of Kurdish folk songs and dances features the two barreled reed flute, a drum, and various local singers. The authenticity and simple honesty in these songs shines through on this recording. Solecki notes that much like the ballads of our Appalachian mountaineers... The songs deal with universal things, such as love troubles and war. Liner notes include translations of song lyrics as well as a brief explanation of Kurdish culture and history. Album Tracks 1. Barzan Tribal Love Song 2. Barzan Tribal Dance 3. Barzan Tribal Folk Song 4. Song of Bereavement 5. Flute Music Accompanied By Drum 6. Song of Valor 7. Kurdish Folk Dance Song 8. Hairan 9. Two Different Flute Melodies 10. Folk Dance with Drum 11. Besta 12. Lawk 13. Sulaimaniya Love Song 14. Sulaimaniya Love Song 15. Dance Music 16. Barzan Tribal Song 17. Love Songs
