Maqams of Syria

 
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Deben Bhattacharya
Maqams of Syria

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Release Date: Thursday 1 August 2013

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This album presents field recordings made in Syria by the late ethnomusicologist Deben Bhattacharya. In the Arab classical music system a maqam is a melody-type, based on a particular scale and following strict rules. The maqams to be heard on this recording are played on oud, qanun, ney, violin and buzuk.

Tracks:

1. Mawwal and Andalusi Muwashshah - 12:13
2. Bashraf Sama'i Taatyus - 5:32
3. Taqsim on Ney - 5:26
4. Taqsim on Violin - 2:30
5. Ajam on Buzuk - 4:00
6. Hijaz - 6:27
7. Rasd - 3:32
8. Taqsim on Ud - 7:59
9. Dervish Prayer Music in Maqam Segah - 6:03