exploring the varieties of Sufi music
There are many different styles in this compilation, making it an educational, and interesting CD, if not entirely satisfying .Track # 1 is a lovely, slow instrumental piece by a 19th century Turkish composer. It has a tranquil feel to it, and since I seem to have an affinity for Turkish music,...
Diverse Sufi Music from Around the Globe (3.5 of 5)
This is the first ever Rough Guide to "-----" Music CD that disappointed me. Sadly, I feel lukewarm about half the tracks. I had high expectations and hoped for more zikr and qawwali styles. The words 'captivating' and 'trance-inducing' do not describe the music because nearly half the tracks...
Creator: James McConnachie, Rough Guides (Firm) | Music - 2000
The new audiences dancing to qawwali tusion, while condemned by purists, are seen by others as simply extending the tradition. discography Qawwali impressive and wide-ranging line-up of Sufi musicians - from Azerbaijan to Senegal ...
Creator: Rough Guides, Terry Richardson | History - 2009
The hypnotic, spiritual strains of Sufi music, most often associated with the Mevlevi or “whirling” dervish order and popular amongst world music aficionados, is very much a minority interest in its home country, though it can be heard ...
Publisher: Penguin
Asian classical music
by Hazel
I tried to read some history of classical music in Asia. "Trying," because everything I've found so far is a summary. Found again. In the meantime, can anyone recommend some good CD with Asian classical music - Byzantium, India, China, Middle East, Persia, Greece (from this scheme and do not, I know, complete). In fact, I saw a comment on a web page that said there is no such thing as classical music in Japan. Now, knowing the definition of "classic ".......
