UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Maḥmūd Karīmī recordings (Radif Vocal), 1988

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Karīmī, Maḥmūd
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Maḥmūd Karīmī recordings (Radif Vocal)
Dates
1988
Quantity
14 items  :  EC - 14 reels (7 1/2 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7"); Duration: 5:04:44; photo-copies of cassette wrappers.
Collection Number
1988017
Summary
Copy of commercial cassettes produced in Iran, made available by Bruno Nettl.
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 Radif is a type of music performance from Iran that features old melodic figures which have been preserved through oral tradition. The radif relies on each successive generation's memory and mastery of the material and learning it requires many years of practice. It is included on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list for Iran.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Full title: Radif Vocal de la Musique Traditionelle de L'Iran.

Performers: Mahmud-e-Karimi/vocal.

See logsheets for contents.

Documentation: Book of same title, including transcriptions

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Ethnomusicology

Geographical Names

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