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The Badakhshan Ensemble
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The Badakhshan Ensemble
In the majestic Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan, poetically called the "Roof of the World", trance-like rhythms and piercing melodies propel these vivid performances of Badakhshani folk songs, dance music, and mystical religious poetry that can embody the spiritual power known as baraka.Music of Central Asia is a co-production of the Aga Khan Music Initiative in Central Asia, a program of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, and the Smithsonian Institution Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. The aim of the series is to present leading exponents of Central Asia’s rich and diverse musical heritage to listeners outside the region.LEARN MORE:Smithsonian Folkways
Channel: Link TV
Category: Music
Video Length: 1469
Date Found: December 07, 2009
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View Count: 70
 
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