Folk Music of China. Vol.6 : China's Tajik and Russian Minorities

Folk Music of China, Vol. 6: Folk Songs of China's Tajik and Russian Minorities

This album features folk songs from the Tajik and Russian ethnic minority groups living in the western and northwestern areas of Xinjiang, China. These folk songs have an earthy beauty that is theirs alone. Many of the Tajik songs featured here are accompanied by the Rewap—an ancient stringed instrument made from mulberry trunks. The sound is similar to that of an acoustic guitar, but the tone is brighter and more elastic. Many of the Russian songs feature the Bayan (a type of accordion) and the Balalaika.

1. Power of Love 04:17
2. Adorable Mang Gu Li 04:04
3. Flowers of Xingong 03:44
4. Endless Longing 03:34
5. In a Cluster of Flowers 03:16
6. Looking Smart 02:07
7. The Yellow Head Scarf 02:06
8. Why are the Flowers so Red 03:15
9. Like Flowers, "Birds Chirp Happily" 07:20
10. My Beloved 02:12
11. Peach Blossoms 04:58
12. A Flying Eagle 03:47
13. Your Bright Face 02:29
14. Bird's Greetings 02:11
15. Was it My Fault 01:25
16. A Riverside Log Cabin 03:42
17. Kardelen, Russian folk dance music 02:26
18. Millions of Roses 05:18
19. Destiny 03:30
20. Harsh Winter 02:40

Total Playing Time: 01:08:21