UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio and video recordings: Mahera Harouny recordings (Radif-E Raqs), 1987

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Harouny, Mahera
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio and video recordings: Mahera Harouny recordings (Radif-E Raqs)
Dates
1987
Quantity
7 items  :  EC - 5 cassettes (stereo); EC - 2 vcts (VHS, color); Duration: 6:28:00; see text with same title located on the archives bookshelf.
Collection Number
2002022
Summary
Published by the Society for the Preservation and Propagation of Eastern Arts; numerous sources; gift from Lloyd Miller to UW Middle East Centre; donated to Archives August 2002.
Repository
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access is restricted.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives has been collecting and curating unique ethnographic music recordings for over 50 years. Its holdings of more than 15,000 items include field recordings documenting music traditions of all kinds from most areas of the world, concert recordings of visiting musicians, and films and videos of a variety of musical events, as well as several hundred musical instruments. The Archives serves the students and faculty in the UW Ethnomusicology Program, the broader university community, Pacific Northwest tribes, and an international clientele of musicians, students, and teachers.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Radif-E Raqs: Collection of Dance Sequences of the Persian Tradition by Katherine St. John, Lloyd Miller, and Mahera Harouny; published by the Society for the Preservation and Propagation of Eastern Arts.

Contents:

1-4 - Collection of performances to accompany book of dance sequences, Radif-e Raqs, by Katherine St. John, Lloyd Miller, and Mahera Harouny.

5 - "Modes and Melodies of the Silk Route" performed by Lloyd Miller and Azar Hashemi.

6-7 - Collection of videotaped dance sequences of the Persian tradition.

Documentation: Photocopy of cassette covers

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Description
2002022-0001: Radif-E Raqs [1]
1 audiotape : Audio Cassette; Tracks: 6
This tape is a collection of performances collected to accompany the book of dance sequences, Radif-e Raqs by Lloyd Miller, Katherine St. John and Mahera Harouny. Music by Dr. Daryush Safvat, Mahmud Karimi, Parisa or musicians from the Center for Preservation and Propagation of Iranian Music. Poetry recited by Mahera Harouny. See photocopy of notes for complete contents information.
2002022-0002: Radif-E Raqs 2
1 audiotape : Audio Cassette; Tracks: 5
This tape is a collection of performances collected to accompany the book of dance sequences, Radif-e Raqs by Lloyd Miller, Katherine St. John and Mahera Harouny. Music by Dr. Daryush Safvat, Mahmud Karimi, Parisa or musicians from the Center for Preservation and Propagation of Iranian Music. Poetry recited by Mahera Harouny. See photocopy of notes for complete contents information.
2002022-0003: Radif-E Raqs 3
1 audiotape : Audio Cassette; Tracks: 15
This tape is a collection of performances collected to accompany the book of dance sequences, Radif-e Raqs by Lloyd Miller, Katherine St. John and Mahera Harouny. This music accompanies tape 2 of the Radif-e Raqs set of a book, 2 video cassettes and 4 audio cassettes. See photocopy of notes for complete contents information.
2002022-0004: Radif-E Raqs 4
1 audiotape : Audio Cassette; Tracks: 12
This tape is a collection of performances collected to accompany the book of dance sequences, Radif-e Raqs by Lloyd Miller, Katherine St. John and Mahera Harouny. This music accompanies tape 2 of the Radif-e Raqs set of a book, 2 video cassettes and 4 audio cassettes. See photocopy of notes for complete contents information.
2002022-0005: Modes and Melodies of the Silk Route
1 audiotape : Audio Cassette; Tracks: 15
See photocopy of tape insert for complete content information. Performances by Lloyd Miller (satur, tar, setar, kamancheh, ud, zarb) and Azar Hashemi (santur).
2002022-0006: Radif-E Raqs [1]
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 11
Eastern Arts and Jaam-E-Jam Television Present Radif-E Raqs. Collection of Dance Sequences of the Persian Tradition.
2002022-0007: Radif-E Raqs 2
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 16
Eastern Arts and Jaam-E-Jam Television Present Radif-E Raqs. Collection of Dance Sequences of the Persian Tradition.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Dance
  • Ethnomusicology
  • Video recordings in ethnomusicology

Geographical Names

  • Iran--Middle East--Middle East
  • Middle East--Middle East--General Middle East

Form or Genre Terms

  • Video recordings