Nonesuch - H-72061
Explorer Series
US 1974
Warm thanks to Aasheesh Mehta who raised my awareness about this record.
Learn more about the Karakoram region: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karakoram
A1 Buzm
Strings [Czeeghnene] - Hashim Shah
Vocals - Anonymous
A2 Birego (Springtime Song)
Flute [Tutek] - Qabool
A3 Jeeay Sur ("Thread Of My Soul")
Voice, Strings [Czeeghnene] - Hashim Shah
A4 "English" Tune
Dhol, Dhol [Nagara] - Anonymous
Flute [Tutek] - Janali
A5 Gul Punaky
Strings [Czeeghnene] - Hashim Shah
A6 Dance Of The Vultures
Zurna [Surnai], Dhol, Dhol [Nagara] - Musicians Of The Gilgit Scouts
B1 Gilgit Polo Music
Zurna [Surnai], Dhol, Dhol [Nagara] - Anonymous
B2 Budl-e Hareep
Percussion [Jerry Can] - Anonymous
Strings [Czeeghnene] - Hashim Shah
B3 Buzm
Flute [Gabbi] - Hamayoon
B4 Hamalay Dasin ("Neighbourhood Girl")
Voice, Strings [Czeeghnene] - Hashim Shah
B5 Music For Bitaan Ibraheem (Excerpt)
Flute [Tutek] - Qabool
Percussion [Dadang] - Ghulamo, Rajab Ali
Percussion [Damol] - Abdullah Jan, Kabul Hayat
B6 Unuy Asatay ("In Your Memory")
Lyrics By - Burushaski
Voice, Strings [Czeeghnene] - Hashim Shah
Artwork [Cover Art] - Carol Kowalchuk
Coordinator - Teresa Sterne
Design, Art Direction - Paula Bisacca
Edited By [Tape Editing] - Ben Taylor
Photography By - David Lewiston
Recorded By, Liner Notes - David Lewiston
Translated By - Zaifullah Baig
Recorded in Hunza and Gilgit, August and September 1973.
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