Format: Vinyl Record LP, Melodiya Records. USSR release. Roots music vinyl record LP release from Dzhepbar Khansakhatov. Classic Soviet era ethnic Roots music LP. A folk ethnic music LP release from one of the Soviet-era stan countries located in Central Asia, these countries being Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. They are characterized by diverse cultures such as Turkic or Persian. Record label: Melodiya Records. USSR Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM33775m304400708 letrK
Roots Music LP
Various - Twelve Uyghur Muqam (Muqham) Iraq (C30 23357 003)
GBP 31.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Melodiya Records. USSR release. Roots music vinyl record LP release from Various. Classic Uyghur Mukam ethnic Roots music LP. A Muqam is the melody type used in the music of the Uyghurs, a Turkic ethnic group native to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Northwest China. Record label: Melodiya Records. USSR Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM33738c3023357003 letrV
About this Record: A wonderful document of the Iraq Muqam — one of the twelve great classical suites of the Uyghur people! Released on Melodiya, this album presents performers bringing to life a tradition stretching back centuries, with its characteristic journey from the stately, free-rhythm introduction through increasingly rhythmic and animated sections to the lively dance finale. Rooted in the musical crossroads of the ancient Silk Road, this is music of extraordinary richness and complexity, performed with commitment and artistry and preserved for posterity by the Soviet recording industry's Melodiya label.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Melodiya Records. USSR release. Roots music vinyl record LP release from Yattinchi Uzgurish, Sh. Shakhimerdanova. Classic Uyghur Mukam ethnic Roots music LP. Uyghurs are a Turkic ethnic group, primarily Muslim, native to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Northwest China. A folk ethnic music LP release from one of the Soviet-era countries located in Central Asia. Record label: Melodiya Records. USSR Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM33736c301765758 letrU
About this Record: A captivating presentation of the Haba section from the Twelve Uyghur Muqam, performed by the Yattinchi Uzgurish ensemble with Sh. Shakhimerdanova! Released on Melodiya, this album presents one of the liveliest and most rhythmically animated sections of the great Uyghur classical suite tradition — a tradition designated by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Traditional instruments including the dutar, rawap, and dap frame drum create an infectious, joyful sound world that celebrates one of Central Asia's most treasured living musical legacies.
Roots Music LP
Various - Concerts In Reghistan. Samarkand (C80-18491-92)
GBP 37.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Melodiya Records. USSR release. Roots music vinyl record LP release from Various. Classic Soviet era ethnic Roots music LP. The Reghistan (Registan) is a world-renowned, historic public square and the heart of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Performances of music from India, Bangladesh, Morocco, Syria and Mongolia. Record label: Melodiya Records. USSR Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM33735c801849192 letrV
About this Record: What a memorable musical occasion! This Melodiya recording captures live performances given in the magnificent Registan square in Samarkand — one of the great architectural masterpieces of the Islamic world — bringing together musicians performing the rich traditional music of the Uzbek region. The combination of an extraordinary historical setting and the warm, vibrant sounds of Central Asian classical and folk music creates something genuinely special and memorable. A wonderful souvenir of music performed among some of the most spectacular surroundings imaginable.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Melodiya Records. USSR release. Roots music vinyl record LP release from Uyghur Ensemble of Muqamists of Uzbek TV and Radio, H. Khelyamov. Classic Uyghur ethnic Roots music LP. Uyghurs are a Turkic ethnic group, primarily Muslim, native to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Northwest China. Record label: Melodiya Records. USSR Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM33734c30107512 letrU
About this Record: Another magnificent recording from H. Khelyamov and the Uyghur Ensemble of Muqamists of Uzbek TV and Radio! The Rak Muqam is one of the celebrated twelve classical suites at the core of Uyghur musical culture — a sophisticated, multi-movement form blending poetry, melody, rhythm, and dance that can last two hours in full performance. Named from the Arabic maqam modal system, these pieces carry centuries of Silk Road musical exchange within them. This Melodiya recording is a vivid and beautifully performed document of a living heritage.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Melodiya Records. USSR release. Roots music vinyl record LP release from Uyghur Ensemble of Muqamists of Uzbek TV and Radio, H. Khelyamov. Classic Soviet era Uzbeki Uyghur ethnic Roots music LP. A folk ethnic music LP release from one of the Soviet-era stan countries located in Central Asia, these countries being Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. They are characterized by diverse cultures such as Turkic or Persian. Record label: Melodiya Records. USSR Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM33733c30107534 letrU
About this Record: An extraordinary voyage into one of the world's great classical music traditions! This Melodiya recording presents the Uyghur Ensemble of Muqamists of Uzbek TV and Radio under H. Khelyamov performing the Mushavrek Muqam — one of the twelve great classical suites at the heart of Uyghur musical heritage. Blending sung poetry, instrumental passages, and dance sections, the Muqam is a profound and intricate art form recognised by UNESCO. The ensemble's performance is a thrillingly alive and deeply immersive experience.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Melodiya Records. USSR release. Roots music vinyl record LP release from Various. Classic Soviet era Tajik ethnic Roots music LP. A folk ethnic music LP release from one of the Soviet-era stan countries located in Central Asia, these countries being Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. They are characterized by diverse cultures such as Turkic or Persian. Record label: Melodiya Records. USSR Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM33732a0324934 letrV
About this Record: What a delightful and colourful musical portrait of Tajikistan! This Melodiya compilation gathers some of the most appealing and characteristic melodies from this magnificent Central Asian republic — a land where Persian, Turkic, and broader Islamic musical influences have blended over many centuries into something wonderfully distinctive. Vocal and instrumental pieces alike sparkle with ornate melodic lines and infectious rhythmic energy. A warm, richly varied record that invites the listener deep into the heart of one of the ancient world's most culturally vibrant musical traditions.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Melodiya Records. USSR release. Roots music vinyl record LP release from Various. Classic Soviet era Kazakh ethnic Roots music LP. A folk ethnic music LP release from one of the Soviet-era stan countries located in Central Asia, these countries being Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. They are characterized by diverse cultures such as Turkic or Persian. Record label: Melodiya Records. USSR Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM33731a0178756 letrV
About this Record: A beautiful and wide-ranging sonic journey through the musical heritage of Kazakhstan! This Melodiya compilation presents a vivid cross-section of Kazakh traditional music in all its richness and variety — from the plucked dombyra and bowed kobyz to vocal epics and festive dance music. The performances capture the essential spirit of nomadic Central Asian musical culture: vast in imagination, deeply melodic, and wonderfully expressive. An essential and joyfully accessible introduction to a musical tradition of extraordinary depth and historical significance.
Roots Music LP
I. Isakov - Kui Islambeka Iskakova, Kuy Doszhana Kurakova (M30-40997-8)
GBP 17.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Melodiya Records. USSR release. Roots music vinyl record LP release from I. Isakov. Classic Soviet Kazakh era ethnic Roots music LP. I. Isakov on the dombra performing works by Kui Islambeka Iskakova and Kuy Doszhana Kurakova. A folk ethnic music LP release from one of the Soviet-era stan countries located in Central Asia, these countries being Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. They are characterized by diverse cultures such as Turkic or Persian. Record label: Melodiya Records. USSR Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM33730m30409978 letrI
About this Record: A precious document of the Kazakh kui tradition! Released on Melodiya, this album presents instrumental pieces composed by two celebrated Kazakh masters — the kuishi Islambek Iskakov and Dozhan Kurakov — performed with feeling and artistry by I. Isakov. The kui is a purely instrumental form of extraordinary expressive range, traditionally performed on the dombyra or kobyz, used to tell stories, describe landscapes, and convey deep emotion. An immensely rewarding exploration of one of Central Asia's most distinctive and lyrical art forms.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Melodiya Records. USSR release. Roots music vinyl record LP release from Saimudin Burhonov, Huseyn Nasriddinov. Classic Soviet era Tajik ethnic Roots music LP. A folk ethnic music LP release from one of the Soviet-era stan countries located in Central Asia, these countries being Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. They are characterized by diverse cultures such as Turkic or Persian. Record label: Melodiya Records. USSR Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM33729c3022241006 letrB
About this Record: A wonderful celebration of the rich folk singing traditions of Tajikistan! Released on Melodiya, this lovingly recorded album features Saimudin Burhonov and Huseyn Nasriddinov performing traditional Tajik songs accompanied by characteristic Central Asian instruments. The vocal style — ornamented, expressive, and rooted in centuries of Persian-influenced musical culture — is both immediate and deeply moving. A vibrant and joyful document of a musical heritage that stretches back across the ancient Silk Road trading routes.
Roots Music LP
Various - Kobyz sazy, Kobyz melodies (C30-13291-92)
GBP 27.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Melodiya Records. USSR release. Roots music vinyl record LP release from Various. Classic Soviet era Kazakh ethnic Roots music LP. A folk ethnic music LP release from one of the Soviet-era stan countries located in Central Asia, these countries being Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. They are characterized by diverse cultures such as Turkic or Persian. Record label: Melodiya Records. USSR Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM33728c301329192 letrV
About this Record: A fascinating and rare window into the ancient musical soul of Kazakhstan! Released on the Soviet Melodiya label, this album presents the kobyz — a revered two-stringed bowed instrument of extraordinary antiquity, traditionally played by shamans and believed to possess spiritual power — in a series of beautifully performed traditional melodies. The instrument's haunting, resonant tone, somewhere between a cello and a singing voice, makes this an utterly captivating listening experience steeped in the deep nomadic heritage of the Central Asian steppe.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, GNP-Crescendo Records. USA release from 1962. Roots music vinyl record LP release from Elisabeth Waldo. Classic Andean Folk Roots music LP. Jacket open but still in original shrink. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: GNP-Crescendo Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM33689gnps603 letrW