From Uzbek disco to Uighur rock: Forgotten sounds of the Silk Road

A new album of rare grooves from Soviet Central Asia reveals an era when the region was a crucible for musical fusion.

By: Al Jazeera English

Nov 07 2024
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From Uzbek disco to Uighur rock: Forgotten sounds of the Silk Road

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