Biography
Xinjiang is the westernmost region of China, bordering the nations of Central Asia, and a central location on the great silk road of antiquity, which united the cultures of Eurasia.
Panjir is a nine-piece group that introduces modern influences of improvisation into the rich musical heritage of the Uyghurs, a Turkic people who have lived in Central Asia for centuries.
Uyghur music is one of the oldest traditions of Asia and includes influences from Persia, India, Arabia, and the far east. A rich mix of percussion, exotic stringed instruments and wind instruments, Uyghur music lends itself well to the incorporation of modern improvisation, which is itself the product of centuries of development throughout the world.
Since its formation, Panjir has grown to become one of China's best known and critically acclaimed world music acts. With appearances on radio and TV in Australia, the UK, Germany, China and Hungary, the group has also started to build an international following, while the groups live shows in China have become well known.
Instrumentation
Akbar Abliz - guitar, dutar, vocals
David Mitchell- guitar, tambur
Adil Abliz- ghijak
Nurmamet Eziz - percussion
Azmet Ikim - percussion
Mahmoud Memet - tambur, satar, dutar, saz
Plus qang and ney players
Discography
Panjir - album released June 2007. Self release.
NEW RECORDING OCT 2008; PANJIR IS SEEKING A LABEL WITH WHICH TO WORK ON RELEASE OF THE NEW CD, PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE A LABEL INTERESTED TO RECEIVE A COPY.
Links
| http://www.myspace.com/panjir |