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A Guide to Central Asian Music on Compact Discs

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 March 2016

Craig Macrae*
Affiliation:
East Carolina University

Extract

The Dissolution of the Soviet Union has inspired a growing awareness of the dynamic cultures of Central Asia accompanied by an expanding catalogue of resources for use in teaching and research. Among these resources are an abundance of excellent recordings of Central Asian music available on compact disc. This review serves as an introductory guide to recordings of Central Asian music that will enrich personal collections, serve as excellent teaching materials, and enhance possibilities for research. The CDs recommended here are anthologies that have been chosen for the artistic quality of the recorded performances, broad and representative coverage of relevant musical genres, and above all for the reliable commentary that accompanies these productions.

Type
Essays
Copyright
Copyright © Middle East Studies Association of North America 1988

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