Nonesuch – H-72061
Explorer Series
US 1974

Warm thanks to Aasheesh Mehta who raised my awareness about this record.
Learn more about the Karakoram region: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karakoram

A1 Buzm
Strings [Czeeghnene] – Hashim Shah
Vocals – Anonymous
A2 Birego (Springtime Song)
Flute [Tutek] – Qabool
A3 Jeeay Sur ("Thread Of My Soul")
Voice, Strings [Czeeghnene] – Hashim Shah
A4 "English" Tune
Dhol, Dhol [Nagara] – Anonymous
Flute [Tutek] – Janali
A5 Gul Punaky
Strings [Czeeghnene] – Hashim Shah
A6 Dance Of The Vultures
Zurna [Surnai], Dhol, Dhol [Nagara] – Musicians Of The Gilgit Scouts
B1 Gilgit Polo Music
Zurna [Surnai], Dhol, Dhol [Nagara] – Anonymous
B2 Budl-e Hareep
Percussion [Jerry Can] – Anonymous
Strings [Czeeghnene] – Hashim Shah
B3 Buzm
Flute [Gabbi] – Hamayoon
B4 Hamalay Dasin ("Neighbourhood Girl")
Voice, Strings [Czeeghnene] – Hashim Shah
B5 Music For Bitaan Ibraheem (Excerpt)
Flute [Tutek] – Qabool
Percussion [Dadang] – Ghulamo, Rajab Ali
Percussion [Damol] – Abdullah Jan, Kabul Hayat
B6 Unuy Asatay ("In Your Memory")
Lyrics By – Burushaski
Voice, Strings [Czeeghnene] – Hashim Shah

Artwork [Cover Art] – Carol Kowalchuk
Coordinator – Teresa Sterne
Design, Art Direction – Paula Bisacca
Edited By [Tape Editing] – Ben Taylor
Photography By – David Lewiston
Recorded By, Liner Notes – David Lewiston
Translated By – Zaifullah Baig

Recorded in Hunza and Gilgit, August and September 1973.

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