Discover the untold story of Uzbek pop singer Nasiba Abdullaeva and the mesmerizing Afghan song that inspired her cover, now featured on the eclectic compilation “Synthesizing the Silk Roads”. Dive into a vibrant musical underground that blossomed in Soviet Central Asia during the 1970s and 1980s, blending traditional sounds with disco beats and jazz influences.
Unearth forgotten Soviet-era treasures, including tracks by artists like Original and Minarets of Nessef, whose music carries stories of creativity and resilience despite political challenges. Join the journey through Tashkent’s cultural renaissance, where boundaries shifted, jazz thrived, and disco fever took over dance floors.
Experience a fusion of sounds from Uzbek Disco to Tajik Folktronica, redefining perceptions of the USSR’s musical landscape. With a nod to the decolonial spirit, “Synthesizing the Silk Roads” recentres Central Asia in a world where history is not always as it seems, inviting listeners to explore a diverse and vibrant musical heritage waiting to be rediscovered.
Join us on a musical odyssey through time and culture, where East meets West and the spirit of the Silk Road lives on through captivating melodies and timeless rhythms.