If you have not heard of the Uyghur Muqam, you are missing out on one of the musical wonders of the world. If you want to learn more about this amazing art form and the history behind it, without digging into the 13 volume official history, or listening to 24 hours worth of CDs, you…
The On-Ikki Muqam (The 12 Muqam) are a set of musical suites which the Uyghurs trace in their present form back to the sixteenth century and the court of the Yarkand Khanate, though they also claim continuity with roots of considerable antiquity.The lyrics of the Twelve Muqam are drawn in part from the great Central…
Muqam is the general term for a variety of Muqam practices widespread among the Uyghur communities, which form one of the largest ethnic minorities of the People’s Republic of China. Throughout its history, the Xinjiang region has been marked by a high degree of cultural exchange between East and West, due in particular to its…
1. My Rebab2. Old Tashwhy3. Shadiyane4. Khadir Mevlan5. Gundipay6. Gundipay7. Sama padisy8. Ay gulum9. Kashgar Hanlaylun10. Old Atush11. Yaroh12. Astanam13. Bom padeh14. Sap ArikhAbout UsThe instruments spend about 2 months in our shop from start to finish. All of our stringed instruments are hand made by an experienced team of master craftspeople according to Uyghur…
In an unprecedented move, our store is offering the rare and famous Twelve Muqams for your viewing pleasure. The Chinese Government has realized that the sacred music of the Uyghur people is a national treasure that should be saved for generations to come and shared the world over. As a result, they have financed the…
