Thursday, 12 November 2009

22. Afghan Funk

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As Afghanistan slowly opened up to the world in the 1960s and 1970s, the country was exposed to Western music, and a fusion of sorts seems to have taken place as traditional Afghan music became influenced by outside musical styles.

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The following song is by a certain Hasan Bismil. I unfortunately don't know anything about him, but "jaan bashai ailagi" is an absolute Afghan club-banger!

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Hasan Bismil - Jaan Bashai Ailagi
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Another great favourite of mine is Nasir Parwani's "Dard Dandan", which was apparently recorded at a wedding.

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Nasir Parwani - Dard Dandan
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