Baila-Khemchik (Rich Khemchik) (II)

Date recorded: August 1, 1964
Contributor(s): Performer: Munzuk, Kara-kys Namzatovna; Performer: Laptan, Aleksandr; Recordist: Lomax, Alan

Subject(s):

Genre: uzun yr

Culture: Central Asia, Turkey

Instruments: bayan, voice

Location: Tyva, Russia

Physical form: Reel to Reel

Tape number: T1697

Track Number: 4

Archive ID: T1697R04

Note: Aleksandr Laptan is a well-known composer. Born in Sut-Khol kozhuun, Tyva Republic. Kara-kys Namzatovna Munzuk, born in Tanda kozhuun (district), Mezhegei sumu (village), Tyva Republic. Merited Artist of the Russian Federation and People's Artist of the Tyva Republic. Saryg-ool, Stepan Agbanovoch (1908-1983) was a well-known Tuvan poet. The text of this song is a modern version of a traditional folk song. Original note: "Words by S. Saryg-ool. 'Bai-la Khemchiim' (My rich Khemchik). Khemchik is the name of a river in Tuvinian."

Belongs to: Tuva 8/64

About the session: These are dubs made by Alan Lomax from Radio Moscow's collection of Kazak and Tuvan folk music (also includes Chechen and Ingush recordings). Original collector(s) unknown.

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