Recordings 1963 – 1985
With introductions (in Uzbek) by R. Abdulaev, spoken by M. Rahimova
LP 1 - Katta Ashula (Great Song)
Side 1:
1. Introduction (1:49)
2. Mamatbuva Sattorov (5:01)
3. Introduction (3:26)
4. B. Rajabov & H. Muhammedov (7:45)
5. Introduction (1:40)
6. S. Hoshimov & O. Soliev (3:56)
Side 2:
1. Introduction (1:47)
2. Sh. Boyqo’ziev & M. Yusupov (4:14)
3. Introduction (0:57)
4. H. Hikmatov, O. Sarimsoqov & T. Ergashev (4:25)
5. Introduction (0:13)
6. Not clear who sings (4:18)
7. Introduction (0:28)
8. T. Ergashev and others (3:24)
9. Introduction (1:00)
10. O. Yusupov & N. Sayidnazarov (3:38)
LP 2 - Maqom of the Ferghana Valley
Side 3:
1. Introduction (1:15)
2. Mamatbuva Sattorov (5:48)
3. Introduction (1:24)
4. Jurakhan Sultanov (4:16)
5. Introduction (1:43)
6. E. Ergashev (3:54)
7. Introduction (1:02)
8. Mamurjan Uzakov (4:28)
Side 4:
1. Introduction (1:26)
2. Rasul Qori Mamadaliev (4:51)
3. Introduction (1:01)
4. K. Hamroqulov (5:51)
5. Introduction (1:01)
6. Fattohkhan Mamadaliev (7:45)
The first LP contains some fine examples of Katta Ashula (great song), a purely vocal genre of Uzbek song, performed by professional singers (Hafiz).
The second LP contains fine examples of the classical Maqam music of the Ferghana Valley, performed by a Hafiz, accompanied by a small instrumental ensemble.
On Katta Ashula see:
Thanks to Zwan for helping with the transcriptions on the covers.
