Hafiz (master singers) of the Ferghana Valley (Uzbekistan) - The traditional performing art of Central Asia - Double LP Melodiya M30 48513 007 (1988)

Recordings 1963 – 1985

With introductions (in Uzbek) by R. Abdulaev, spoken by M. Rahimova

LP 1 - Katta Ashula (Great Song)

Side 1:

1. Introduction (1:49)

2. Mamatbuva Sattorov (5:01)

3. Introduction (3:26)

4. B. Rajabov & H. Muhammedov (7:45)

5. Introduction (1:40)

6. S. Hoshimov & O. Soliev (3:56)

Side 2:

1. Introduction (1:47)

2. Sh. Boyqo’ziev & M. Yusupov (4:14)

3. Introduction (0:57)

4. H. Hikmatov, O. Sarimsoqov & T. Ergashev (4:25)

5. Introduction (0:13)

6. Not clear who sings (4:18)

7. Introduction (0:28)

8. T. Ergashev and others (3:24)

9. Introduction (1:00)

10. O. Yusupov & N. Sayidnazarov (3:38)

LP 2 - Maqom of the Ferghana Valley

Side 3:

1. Introduction (1:15)

2. Mamatbuva Sattorov (5:48)

3. Introduction (1:24)

4. Jurakhan Sultanov (4:16)

5. Introduction (1:43)

6. E. Ergashev (3:54)

7. Introduction (1:02)

8. Mamurjan Uzakov (4:28)

Side 4:

1. Introduction (1:26)

2. Rasul Qori Mamadaliev (4:51)

3. Introduction (1:01)

4. K. Hamroqulov (5:51)

5. Introduction (1:01)

6. Fattohkhan Mamadaliev (7:45)

Download LP 1 & Scans

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The first LP contains some fine examples of Katta Ashula (great song), a purely vocal genre of Uzbek song, performed by professional singers (Hafiz).

The second LP contains fine examples of the classical Maqam music of the Ferghana Valley, performed by a Hafiz, accompanied by a small instrumental ensemble. 

On Katta Ashula see:

http://www.accu.or.jp/ich/en/reports/pdf/Uzbekistan2ndCommWS.pdf

Thanks to Zwan for helping with the transcriptions on the covers.