Rainbow: Music Of Central Asia Vol. 8 (CD + DVD)
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Brand: Smithsonian Folkways RecordingsEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: CD
CD Release Date: 2010-03-30
Model: SFW40527
Music Label: Smithsonian Folkways
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
- Rangin Kaman
- Kohlen Atim
- Mehriban Olaq
- Getme, Getme
- Leyla
- Qashlarin Kamandir
- DVD
Music reviews of Rainbow: Music Of Central Asia Vol. 8 (CD + DVD)
Music Review: Beauty and Passion, Brilliance and Pleasure
Rating: 5 Stars
At the same time that the Kronos Quartet was involved in their Floodplain album project (circa 2008), they were in discussions with the Aga Khan Music Initiative. Azeri musicians Alim and Fargana Qasimov perform with the quartet on their Nonesuch recording in a live version and here, with the same song in the studio, in this eighth volume of CD/DVD albums from Smithsonian Folkways and the Aga Khan Trust that focus on music of Central Asia. A fan of the innovative, daring, and worldly Kronos Quartet from their beginnings, I was delighted and not entirely surprised to find them among this collection of recordings. The result of their collaboration with the Qasimovs and their ensemble along with Homayun Sakhi on Afghani rubub and Salar Nader on Hindustani tabla is a major contribution to music. Along with Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project, these classical musicians are expanding the musical consciouseness of Western listeners and helping to establish a global village.
The album features the usual well-illustrated informative booklet, and the 20-minute DVD documentary is perhaps the best of the entire series. The musical tracks begin with a 30-minute complex composition of Afghani/Hindustani style, both meditative and fiery. Developed with several sections, some rhythmic, some contemplative, some classically harmonic, the piece is simply beautiful. The remaining five tracks are songs from Azerbaijan. The sheer vocal power Alim Qasimov is renown. Balanced by his daughter Fargana and various musicians on traditional instruments, he sings with great passion. The Kronos Quartet provide more accompaniment than "with strings"; their introductions, percussive drive, and harmonic emphasis make them a full partner. This album is brilliant. Both classical music and world music collectors will be pleased.
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Description of Rainbow: Music Of Central Asia Vol. 8 (CD + DVD)
A bold collaboration between America's premier new music quartet, Azerbaijan's best-loved traditional singer, and the leading Afghan rubāb player of his generation. Featured works include Homayun Sakhi's luminous "Rainbow," for string quartet, rubāb, tabla, and Central Asian percussion, and spirited arrangements of Azerbaijani songs performed by Kronos and the Alim Qasimov Ensemble. 6 Tracks, 63 Minutes, 20+ pg Booklet w/ bonus DVD!International CDs
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