Where The Mountains Meet The Sky: Folk Music Of Ladakh is a captivating collection that immerses listeners in the rich and intimate folk traditions of Ladakh. Carefully recorded in the field by Erik Koto and Bill Kite, these songs embody the distinctive voices, instruments, and landscapes of a region perched high in the Himalayas, reflecting centuries-old customs, songs of longing, devotion, and daily life.
This album is especially significant, as five tracks represent rare survivors of a devastating fire that once destroyed an entire archive of Ladakhi folk music. With evocative performances—such as Tsering Chorol's moving lament and songs of worship and harvest—this release from Sublime Frequencies not only preserves a fading cultural history, but also invites new generations to experience the enduring spirit and beauty of Ladakh’s musical heritage.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Sublime Frequencies
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 02/00/2017
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TRACKS
A1. Flute Melody 1
A2. Chaspay Lhu
A3. Rgunam Snonmo
A4. Rgung Namkhy Skilna
A5. Hemis Sanag Chosling
A6. Larna
B1. Lar Garlo
B2. Emorie Zonga
B3. Stendel Sumpa
B4. Harvest Song
B5. Threshing Song
B6. Flute Melody 2
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