Travels to

Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan
 

Scene in Osh
 
 

The "kommuz" is the instrument that is the heart and soul of Kyrgyz music. It is a simple 3 stringed instrument made from the wood of the archa tree. The musician seen here is also wearing a kalpak, the traditional embroidered Kyrgyz felt hat.

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