Maqams and others

Subject: Maqams and others
From: Harris Lambrakis
Date: 08 Oct 98 - 08:21 AM

My name is Harris Lambrakis and I'm a student in the University of Ethnomusicology in Athens,Greece. I want to talk about the practical of the maqams and modes in Greece, Turkey, Persia, Arab world and Central Asia so far as Chinese Turkmenistan. I'm previously interested for historical informations.

Subject: RE: Maqams and others
From: Frank in the swamps
Date: 08 Oct 98 - 08:49 AM

Harris, don't get discouraged because of the lack of response, you've probably caught most of us out of our waters. I'm slightly acquainted with a young Turk here in Florida who is a violinist, I'll pass word along. If that doesn't lead to anything don't fret, the Mudcat is worldwide, sooner or later you'll get a response. Or at least an argument!!

Meanwhile, what are Maqams?

Frank i.t.s.

Subject: RE: Maqams and others
From: Harris
Date: 08 Oct 98 - 09:11 AM

Maqam is a Arabic word that means "mode".