World Music: Sevara Nazarkhan, "Mogulcahi Navo (Mastajome)"
(Uzbekistan) Sevara has recorded this song three times - once in a "pop" version, once for Real World Records, and this one: traditional vocal, tar and drums, fresh from Uzbekistan. It's a real treat to be able to hear the beautiful melismas that Sevarah sings so effortlessly. "Mogulchai Navo" is a classical court song, based on the musical system of muggam, or modes, and yes, they are very much related to the Arabic Maqqam system. The video was filmed in Tashkent, and the cultural center there contributed costumes, dancers and choreography.
(Uzbekistan) Sevara has recorded this song three times - once in a "pop" version, once for Real World Records, and this one: traditional vocal, tar and drums, fresh from Uzbekistan. It's a real treat to be able to hear the beautiful melismas that Sevarah sings so effortlessly. "Mogulchai Navo" is a classical court song, based on the musical system of muggam, or modes, and yes, they are very much related to the Arabic Maqqam system. The video was filmed in Tashkent, and the cultural center there contributed costumes, dancers and choreography.
