The Rough Guide To The Music Of Afghanistan [Bonus CD] [Special Edition]

Better known for conflict than music, this Rough Guide takes you way beyond the crossfire to explore the musical treasure house that is Afghanistan ? revealing regional folk traditions, beautiful classical compositions and a rising popular music scene. Bonus CD: Ahmad Sham Sufi Qawwali Group. The Ahmad Sham Sufi Qawwali Group has been performing for more than thirty years and is one of the most highly regarded qawwali groups in Afghanistan. Featuring an array of instruments rarely heard outside their homeland, the Ahmad Sham Qawwali Sufi group are part of a vibrant musical tradition.