Xinjiang Muqam: Hearing the UNESCO-Listed Soundtrack of the Silk Road
What Xinjiang Muqam actually is, where to hear it live in Kashgar and beyond, and how to enjoy a performance without faking your way through the twelve muqam.
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Traditional Musical Instruments of Xinjiang: The Sounds of the Silk Road
From the dutar to the rawap and dap, a traveler’s guide to the instruments you’ll hear across Xinjiang’s bazaars, teahouses, and festivals.
