Music of Central Asia vol. 3: Homayun Sakhi: The Art of the Afghan Rubâb

Homayun Sakhi SFW40522

From Kabul to California, Homayun Sakhi is admired as the outstanding Afghan rubâb player of his generation, a charismatic virtuoso who has pushed the limits of his instrument. With tabla player Taryalai Hashimi, Sakhi plays music that is uniquely Afghan, yet resonates strongly with the spirit of Indian raga. Three tracks. 70 minutes. 32-page booklet with photos. DVD contains series introduction, 24-minute film, interactive glossary, and map. Music of Central Asia is a co-production of the Aga Khan Music Initiative in Central Asia, a program of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, and the Smithsonian Institution Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. The aim of the series is to present leading exponents of Central Asia's rich and diverse musical heritage to listeners outside the region.
Country(s) Afghanistan
Instrument(s) Rebab(Afghanistan); Tabla
Year of Recording 2006
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Produced by Theodore Levin ; Produced by Joel Gordon ; Produced in collaboration with the Aga Khan Music Initiative a project of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture ; Cover photo by Sebastien Schutyser ; Design by Sonya Cohen Cramer