Uyghur Muqam
Artist: Makit Dolan Muqam Troupe
UPC: 600568102828
Makit Dolan Muqam Troupe – Uyghur Muqam – CD
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In 1997, the UNESCO passed the ‘Proclamation of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.’ And since April 2000, a selection mechanism was put in place in the hopes to, through the awarding of international honors, encourage governments, NGOs and communities to take the lead in recognizing, safeguarding and passing on their oral and intangible cultural heritages. On May 18, 2001, the UNESCO announced a first batch of 19 masterpieces of oral and intangible heritages. The much celebrated Chinese Kun opera was among these first to be chosen. Then on November 7, a second batch of 28 masterpieces was added, of which gu-qin (or ancient Chinese lute) was chosen. The muqam of the Xinjiang Uyghur and Mongolian folk long-songs were both included in the third batch selected by the UNESCO on November 25, 2005. The Uyghur Muqam Sung among the rough terrains and waters of Xinjiang and passed down through generations, the muqam of the Uyghur have been recognized as a masterpiece of oral and intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Recognized as a masterpiece of oral and intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO, the muqam of the Uyghur are large-scale suites consisting of sung poetry, dance, and instrumental music with characteristics unique to the Chinese Turkestan in the Xinjiang region. As a musical genre, the muqam spread widely among the Arabs, North Africa, Turkey, India, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, in addition to Xinjiang. However, the Uyghur muqam boast to be the largest in number and the most complete in repertory format. The Uyghur are rightfully proud of their muqam tradition. The muqam we know today could be traced back to as far back as the Han Dynasty and Tang Dynasty when the “great western music” flourished under the clashes of civilizations at one of the most important stops on the route of the Silk Road. The Uyghur had already roamed among the deserts and mountains of this part of Xinjiang since ancient times, making their living by fishing and hunting around the Taklimakan Desert. It is no accident therefore that they called the improvised songs that they sang in the wilderness ‘bayawan,’ meaning ‘deserts.’ The music that began to be called muqam in the 15th century naturally was the descendant of these bayawans and the great western music. The evolution of the Uyghur muqam have produced close relatives that share names and forms but have separately developed their strong regional characteristics. Then in the mid-16th century, an imperial concubine of the Yarkant Kingdom Amannisahan, who was herself an accomplished poet and musician, took the pains to compile the scattered music among the Uyghur in a collection and produced the 12 compositions, or the Twelve Muqam, that became the standard canon of the Uyghur muqam. Known as the ‘mother of Uyghur music,’ the Twelve Muqam, are grand and are complex in form and in the display of musical imagery. Refined and often referred to as the ‘classical music’ of the Uyghur muqam, they are performed in court and seen as a kind of elevated genre that is fit for religious sentiments. The muqam of the Dolan, on the other hand, are deeply rooted in folk tradition, giving artists freedom to use instrumental patterns and vocal style. Indeed the Dolan muqam are unique in that each of the instruments in the performing ensemble follows different rhythmic or melodic patterns, therefore earning the reputation of being the ‘jazz’ of the Uyghur muqam. It is clear then that the sources of the Uyghur muqam are firstly the suites and songs developed from ancient traditional music, and secondly the Uyghur folk tradition. It is fit also to say that the Twelve Muqam are the backbone of Uyghur muqam, while folk muqam are the nourishing sources of the Twelve Muqam. The Muqam of the Dolan This album showcases the world-renowned muqam of the Uyghur Dolan from Makit County of Xinjiang. The muqam of the Dolan are the heritage of the Dolan’s hunting culture and way of life. A folk art with unique characteristics of the Dolan people, the Dolan Muqam, like it’s relatives, also e
Track List:
1. Bash Bayawan Muqam
2. Zil Bayawan Muqam
3. Chol Bayawan Muqam
4. Otang Bayawan Muqam
5. Bom Bayawan Muqam
6. Sim Bayawan Muqam
7. Jula Muqam
8. Dugamet Bayawan Muqam
9. Hudek Bayawan Muqam
10. Instrumental Music of Dolan Maxirap
Specifications:
Format: Compact Discs
Genre: INTERNATIONAL
UPC: 600568102828
Artist: Makit Dolan Muqam Troupe
Release Date: 08/19/2008
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