Colin Huehns Asia Collection

Balti: the Raja's Gana

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  • Type

    sound

  • Duration

    00:02:43

  • Shelf mark

    C485/02

  • Recording date

    1989-06-19

  • Is part of (Collection)

    Colin Huehns fieldwork recordings

  • Recording locations

    Gilgit, Northern Areas, Pakistan

  • Performers

    Ali, Gorban (damal - set of two small kettledrums), Ali, Shukur (surnai [surnāy / surnāi] - double-reed wooden shawm), Gulbeg (dadan - bass drum)

  • Recordist

    Huehns, Colin

  • Description

    Item note: Balti indicates that the song is from Baltistan. Performer's note: Shukur Ali, Gorban Ali and Gulberg are Gilgit Police Musicians.

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