Unidentified Azeri song (I)

Date recorded: August 13, 1964
Contributor(s): Performer: Jaffarov, Akbar; Performer: Abbasov, Huseiin; Recordist: Eldarova, Emina; Recordist: Lomax, Alan

Subject(s):

Genre: ashug song

Culture: Caucasus, Turkey

Instruments: balaban, saz, voice

Setting: Probably Radio Moscow

Location: Azerbaijan

Physical form: Reel to Reel

Tape number: T1700

Track Number: 19

Archive ID: T1700R19

Note: Akbar Jaffarov (Iaffarov), b. 1932, well-known ashug (epic singer) from Tovuz Region, Western Azerbaijan. Merited Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan. He used a fallsetto vocal style called "zilsesi." Huseiin Abbasov is well-known balamanchi (performer on balaman) from Tovuz Region, Western Aberbaijan. Merited Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Transcript:
Belongs to: Azerbaijan 8/64

About the session: These songs were recorded by Alan Lomax in Moscow in collaboration with musicologist Emina Eldarova. Tape box reads: "Ashug songs by male solo/lute/shawm from Azerbaijan. Two Merited artists of the Republic of Azerbaijan."

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