UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Esther Warkov recordings: Dissertation Examples, 1980-1981

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Warkov, Esther
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Esther Warkov recordings: Dissertation Examples
Dates
1980-1981 (inclusive)
Quantity
7 optical media  :  EC - 7 compact discs (digital, stereo); Duration: 6:26:45; List of contents; Inventory
Collection Number
2006027
Summary
Examples accompanying Ph.D. dissertation of Esther Warkov (Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 1987), "The Urban Repertoire of Jewish Professional Musicians in Iraq and Israel: Instrumental Improvisation and Culture Change."
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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Esther Warkov is an activist, author, and music researcher. Warkov earned a bachelor's degree in music from the University of California, a master's degree in music from the University of Wales, and a doctorate in ethnomusicology from Israel with a specialty in Middle Eastern music. She is the Executive Director, and Co-Founder of Stop Sexual Assault in Schools.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Related collection: drawn from Warkov field recordings (see collection 84005); recordings collected 1980-81 but span several decades, ca. 1930-1980.

Geographic/cultural areas: Iraq and Israel, Egyptian style (1930s); includes Iraqi-Jewish musicians.

Languages included: Arabic (songs); Arabic and Hebrew (interview, disc 7; Arabic (al-Kuwaiti tribute)

Performers: Avraham Salman, Albert Elias, Sasson 'Abdu, Salah al-Kuwaiti, Da'ud al-Kuwaiti, Ezra Aharon, Khaduri Bassun, Haskel Qassab, Salim Shibbith, Yaqub al-'Amari, Salima Morad, Zakiyyah George, Yusuf Za'arour, Milu Hamamah, Yusuf Pettau, Zaki Fahami, Tzion Ibrahim, Haskel Shoul, Mounira Hawazwaz, Salah Baqal, Hussein Abdallah, Esther Warkov (accidentally included when disc was created)

CD#1 - Dissertation Ex. 1 (12 tracks, 71:10); CD#2 - Dissertation Ex. 2 (3 tracks, 68:45); CD#3 - Dissertation Ex. 3 (9 tracks, 73:56); CD#4 - Dissertation Ex. 4 (15 tracks, 66:43); CD#5 - Dissertation Ex. 5 (10 tracks, 54:58); CD#6 - Dissertation Ex. 6 - "al-Kuwaiti Tribute" (23 tracks, 50:43); CD#7 - Dissertation Ex. 7 - "al-Kuwaiti Interview" (in Hebrew and Arabic) (17 tracks, 61:38)

An accompanying external hard drive containing sound files and documents was added to this collection in 2007; files copied to Archives computer and stored in folder "Warkov_Field Tapes"; hard drive stored in room 52.

Documentation: LINK TO DISSERTATION

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Description
2006027-0001: Dissertation Examples #1
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 12
Contents (drawn from Warkov field recordings):Hijaz Bassun Santur; Saba Bassun; Rast - Shibbith & Song; Song; Maqam Sharqi Esfahan; Panjeqah Kuwaiti; Rast Maqam; Kuwaiti Violin/Iqa Taqsim; Samai Lami; Taqsim Kuwaiti; 21 B #2 Bayat Mijwiz; Kuwaiti Kurdish Outdoor.
2006027-0002: Dissertation Examples #2
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 3
Contents (drawn from Warkov field recordings):Jaqubal_al-amari; 32 A Qassab:rast; 32 A Item 2 Qassab siga
2006027-0003: Dissertation Examples #3
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 9
Contents (drawn from Warkov field recordings):31 B Item 2 Hamamah-Husayni; 31 B Item 3 al-Amari violin; 13 B al-Kuwaiti; 26 A Item 1 Elias Nai; 26 A Item #3 Elias Nai; 26 B Elias Angham Min Rifi-nay; Bassun Ras; Bassun Siga; Elias Nai Sad Taqsim 24 B #3
2006027-0004: Dissertation Examples #4
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 15
Contents (drawn from Warkov field recordings):27 B #7 Siga Nai Taqsim; 11 B #1 Abudhiyya Kuwaiti taqsim; 11 B #4 Nayel Abdu; 11 A Warkov oud; Oud 2; Oud 3 Taajim; Al-Amari Nay 11 #4 A; 12 A Ahyanass; 2 nd side; 3 rd record; 4 th record; 12 B #1 Khuntini; side 2; 12 A #3 On the Sickbed; side 2
2006027-0005: Dissertation Examples #5
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 10
Contents (drawn from Warkov field recordings):17 B al-Amari; #2; #3; #4; #5 Bim Hasinak; #6 Yadmuai Sili; #7 He Gives His Word; 20 B #2 Siga al-Amari; 7 B #3 al-Kuwaiti violin; 22 A #1
2006027-0006: Dissertation Examples #6
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 23
Contents:Dissertation Ex. 6 - "Al-Kuwaiti Tribute" (23 tracks)
2006027-0007: Dissertation Examples #7
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 17
Contents:Dissertation Ex. 7 - "Al-Kuwaiti Interview" (in Arabic) (17 tracks)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Abudiyyah
  • Ethnomusicology
  • Maqam
  • Nai
  • Oud
  • Plays--Improvisation
  • Qānūn (Musical instrument)
  • Santur
  • Taqasim
  • Violin
  • Vocal Music--Israel

Geographical Names

  • Iraq--Middle East--Middle East
  • Israel
  • Middle East--Middle East--General Middle East