Räng Ovshori

The Music of the Mountain Jews
The Music of the Mountain Jews
Räng Ovshori

Unidentified ensemble of Tar, Komonchä and Ghovol


Ovshori in mugham Chargah consists of several short phrases of four or eight measures, each one repeated several times. The Ovshori is a popular dance from southern Daghestan. Similar to the Täräkämä, the Ovshori also has several melodies, each having two or three different sections, repeated as many times as required b the dancers. The basic rhythmic pattern is the same as the Täräkämä, although the tempo of the Ovshori is slightly slower. 

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