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Kula Kulluk Yakişir Mi

Kayhan Kalhor · 2013

59 min · 11 tracks

A mesmerizing blend of traditional Persian melodies and contemporary improvisation, weaving a rich tapestry of sound and emotion.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Kula Kulluk Yakışır Mı — The title track serves as a centerpiece, showcasing Kalhor's virtuosity on the kamancheh while embodying the spirit of Persian musical traditions.
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    Improvisation I — This opening track sets the tone for the album, highlighting Kalhor's improvisational skill and establishing a contemplative atmosphere that draws listeners in.
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    Intertwining Melodies: Sivas Halayı / Mevlam Birçok Dert Vermiş / Erik Dalı Gevrektir / Gol Nishan — This medley exemplifies the album's thematic richness, combining multiple folk melodies that reflect cultural narratives and collective memory within Iranian music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • serene moments of reflection
  • immersive cultural resonance experience
  • wave-like pacing with flow

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer structured, predictable formats

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of Kula Kulluk Yakişir Mi in 2013, Kayhan Kalhor had established himself as a prominent figure in world music and Persian classical music. This album followed his acclaimed work with ensembles such as the Silk Road Ensemble and marked a continuation of his exploration into the fusion of traditional and modern musical forms.
Stylistic neighbors
Anoushka Shankar· Ali Akbar Khan· Yasmin Levy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Improvisation I 5:29
  • 2 Allı Turnam 5:43
  • 3 Improvisation II 3:23
  • 4 Deli Derviş 4:11
  • 5 Daldalan Barı 6:18
  • 6 Improvisation III 3:00
  • 7 Kula Kulluk Yakışır Mı 8:57
  • 8 Improvisation IV 3:45
  • 9 Improvisation V 2:14
  • 10 The Wind 7:31
  • 11 Intertwining Melodies: Sivas Halayı / Mevlam Birçok Dert Vermiş / Erik Dalı Gevrektir / Gol Nishan 9:19

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