SOAS Concert Series - Behind the Music: Music of the Caucasus

In the first of SOAS Radio's new coverage of the University's Concert Series, we talk to Stefan of the Sayat Nova Project to find out more about Music from the Caucasus. In an area often thought as a border between Europe and Asia, we learn a little about the region's rich linguistic and cultural heritage. We learn about the Ashiq bards that travel through the diverse region, and how Monday's performer, Ashiq Nargile fits into that tradition. Tracklisting: 1. MiqayelVoskanyan – Eshkhemet (Sayat Nova) – Intro music. 2. Yosi ben Yohai –Juhuro (Mugham sung by a mountain Jew) 3. Pankisi Ensemble 4. Absalden – Avar song on accordion 5. AshiqGarib – OrtaSaritel 6. AshiqNargile- YurdYeri (Homeland) 7. Marina Mustafaeva - MoiIzbranniy (My Elites) 8. AmiraniNekerauli – Tush Balalaika Sayat Nova Project - http://www.sayatnovaproject.com/ Monday 13th October: https://www.soas.ac.uk/music/events/concerts/13oct2014-a-special-evening-of-caucasian-music.html SOAS Concert Series: https://www.soas.ac.uk/music/events/concerts/ Produced by Will Roper and Alexandra Richardson Thanks to Stefan Williamson Fa from Sayat Nova Project