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Regional music: Kalmuk musicians
The religious music of Kalmuk musicians. Date: 1854
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1850s 1854 Instrument Instruments Kalmyk Musicians Regional Kalmuk Musical
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This photograph, taken in the year 1854, portrays a group of Kalmuk musicians engaged in the heartfelt performance of their religious music. The image transports us back in time to the 1850s, where we find these musicians playing their traditional instruments outdoors, surrounded by the natural beauty of their surroundings. The Kalmuks, also known as the Oirats or the Kalmyks, are an ethnic group of Mongolian descent, predominantly residing in the southern regions of Russia. Their unique musical tradition is deeply rooted in their rich cultural heritage, which is heavily influenced by their Mongolian and Buddhist origins. In this photograph, we see the musicians playing a variety of traditional instruments, including the Morin khuur, a two-stringed horsehead fiddle, and the Tovshuura, a long-necked lute. Their faces are etched with concentration and devotion as they play, their eyes closed in a state of communion with the music and the divine. The setting of the photograph further emphasizes the spiritual significance of the music. The musicians are shown performing outdoors, possibly in a sacred grove or a place of worship, surrounded by trees and greenery. The natural beauty of the environment serves as a backdrop to the raw, emotional power of the music, creating a powerful and evocative image that resonates with the deep spiritual traditions of the Kalmuk people. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing us with a window into the rich musical heritage of the Kalmuk people and the profound role that music played in their religious and cultural practices.
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