Magical Maqam Music & Teahouse Jam in Kashgar, Xinjiang Uyghur | World of Music

Join me on a journey through the heart of Kashgar, Xinjiang, in a video that provides a window into the sounds of Maqam music. Local talents skillfully wield traditional instruments, including the dutar, rawap, tembor, dap, and perhaps the yangqin. Notably, these musicians share connections as family members and friends of the teahouse proprietors nestled in the heart of Kashgar's Old Town, on its western side.
Captured during a serene late afternoon on July 22, 2023, the video showcases the locals seamlessly transitioning between their roles as music jammers and servers. They graciously attend to teahouse patrons seeking a taste of local cuisine, yet are quick to rejoin their jamming sessions when not occupied with service duties.