Shashmaqom

Shashmaqom is a classic musical system developed in Central Asia, mainly in Bukhara and Samarkand. It integrates elements from Persian, Arab, and Turkish music traditions. It has been preserved in oral and written forms by performers in royal and Sufi environments from the 16th to 19th centuries. Shashmaqom is a significant tradition in Uzbek and Tajik cultures, encompassing a diverse repertoire