Music Of Central Asia Vol. 5 Song And Dance From The Pamir Mountains [Digipak]

Various Artists: Aqnazar Alovatov, Olucha Mualibshoev (vocals); Mukhtor Muborakqadomov (setar); Shodi Mabatqulov (daf); Soheba Davlatshoeva (dancer); Jonboz Dushanbiev, Ghulomsho Safarov (unknown instrument). Smithsonian Folkways continues their excellent coverage of Central Asian music on this 2007 release, which focuses on the music of northeastern Afghanistan and southeastern Tajikistan. The music is percussion-heavy and syncopated, with haunting minor-key melodies and chant-like, gruff, and masculine singing. The overall sound is quite emotional and gut-wrenching--as intense a listening experience as any heavy metal album. As with the other entries in the series, the disc is accompanied by an informative 48-page booklet plus a DVD with an introduction to the Folkways Central Asia series. Minimize