Traditional Music of Xinjiang: Instruments, Sounds, and Where to Hear Them
Meet the dutar, dombira, rawap, and komuz. A traveler’s guide to Xinjiang’s living folk-music traditions and the best places to hear them live.
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Xinjiang Music and Dance: Muqam, Meshrep & the Living Sound of the Silk Road
Experience Xinjiang music and dance: the Twelve Muqam, Meshrep gatherings, Sama and Kazakh Kara Jorga. Where to watch, how to join, and etiquette for travelers.
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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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The Meshrep: Inside Xinjiang’s Living Uyghur Gathering of Music, Dance, and Banter
What is a meshrep? A hands-on guide to Xinjiang’s Uyghur gathering — muqam music, satirical comedy, dance, and the etiquette of joining one on your trip.
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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.
