Xinjiang Uyghur Muqam
Voice, instruments and movement meet in Muqam. Discover a rich musical tradition within the Uyghur communities of Xinjiang.
Muqam encompasses several local traditions and combines songs, instrumental music and dance. An introduction to a selected passage can open a way into this much larger musical world.
A closer encounter
- Hear a musical selection with an introduction to its instruments and context.
- Explore how song and movement connect within the performance tradition.
Muqam belongs to Uyghur communities across Xinjiang. Kashgar and Urumqi are possible cultural bases; confirm the actual ensemble, programme and venue before including a performance.
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Uyghur Muqam combines music, song, dance and social practice. An excerpt can introduce its scale, but it cannot represent the whole tradition or guarantee access to a community gathering.
Make time to understand.
Choose a performance excerpt with context about its regional form, instruments, songs and dance. A public cultural programme and a community gathering offer different settings; confirm the appropriate programme and access for your journey.
Recognition & cultural sources
Uyghur Muqam of Xinjiang · UNESCO Representative List, 2008. This identifies the cultural tradition, not a certification of our visitor activity.
The annual showcase combines Muqam with other musical traditions. Its television staging does not define the format of a local cultural encounter.