Ecstatic Dances of the Whirling and Howling Dervishes of Turkey and Syria
[EUCD1580]

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EUCD1580 Ecstatic Dances of the Whirling and Howling Dervishes of Turkey and Syria

CD Information

• CD Title: Ecstatic Dances of the Whirling and Howling Dervishes of Turkey and Syria

• Artist(s): Field Recordings by Deben Bhattacharya

• CD Code: EUCD1580

• Tracks: 10

• Playing Time: 60:46 min

• Booklet Info in: English, Spanish, German

The Mevlevi Order of the Whirling Dervishes was inaugurated in Turkey in 1273. This CD features dances of the Whirling Dervishes from Turkey and Syria. These are authentic field recordings by ethnomusicologist Deben Bhattacharya, made in 1974, 1972, 1960 and as far back as 1955, when the Mevlevis had to practise their religion in secrecy due to political and religious pressure. The booklet contains photographs and explanations of music and instruments.

Track Listing:

Turkey

1. Bestenigar Pesrev - 6:33

2. Mevlevi Whirling Dance - 10:00 soundclip

3. Zikr - 4:56 soundclip

4. Ney Solo followed by Beyat Ayini - 6:28

5. Jerrahi Dervish Prayer - 7:11

Syria

6. Segah - 6:02

7. Hijaz - 4:01

8. Rasd - 1:59 soundclip

9. Beyat - 5:37

10. Segah - 7:59

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 01 January, 2001.

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Ecstatic Dances of the Whirling and Howling Dervishes of Turkey and Syria[EUCD1580]

Ecstatic Dances of the Whirling and Howling Dervishes of Turkey and Syria
[EUCD1580]