2010 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings release

A bold collaboration between America's premier new music quartet, Azerbaijan's best-loved traditional singer, and the leading Afghan rubâb player of his generation. Featured works include Homayun Sakhi's luminous "Rainbow", for string quartet, rubâb, tabla, and Central Asian percussion, and spirited arrangements of Azerbaijani songs performed by Kronos Quartet and the Alim Qasimov Ensemble. A bonus DVD documents the creative process of the collaboration between Kronos Quartet and renowned Azerbaijani vocalist Alim Qasimov and his ensemble, and with Afghan rubâb virtuoso Homayun Sakhi. The Music of Central Asia Series is a co-production of the Aga Khan Music Initiative and Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. The aim of the series is to present leading exponents of Central Asia's rich and diverse musical heritage to listeners outside the region.

Musicians: David Harrington - violin John Sherba - violin Hank Dutt - viola Jeffrey Zeigler - cello Homayun Sakhi - Afghan rubab Salar Nader - tabla Abbos Kosimov - doyra, qayraq Alim Qasimov - vocals, daf Fargana Qasimova - vocals, daf Rafael Asgarov - balaban Rauf Islamov - kamancha Ali Asgar Mammadov - tar Vugar Sharifzadeh - naghara

Track listing:

1. Rangin Kaman
2. Kohlen Atim
3. Mehriban Olaq
4. Getme, Getme
5. Leyla
6. Qashlarin Kamandir

Used CD and DVD in Ex/VG condition (some light marks on both) Stock photo