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Retelling of Shari Bano on a Swing

Description: Recording of Duwar Muneeb telling the story of Shari Bano Ghele Gato, or Shari Bano on a swing, in the Hunza dialect of Burushaski. Shari Bano would swing on the swing of a juniper tree and sing songs and recite poetry.
Date: June 2, 2010
Duration: 11 minutes 37 seconds
Creator: Munshi, Sadaf
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Monologue on poetry contests

Description: A recording of Suram Daam discussing the cultural history of poetry competitions in the Hunza dialect. This recording tells the story of a competitions between Hunza and Nagar, two groups competing in a song and poetry contest.
Date: June 8, 2010
Duration: 7 minutes 06 seconds
Creator: Munshi, Sadaf
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Performance of proverbs of Ustaad Qadir

Description: Recording of Muneem Dawar discussing the proverbs of Ustaad Qadir in the Hunza dialect. Muneeb recalls the stories of Ustaad Qadir and recites some of his proverbs. Ustaad Qadir is sometimes referred to as "Berich Qadiro", although the term "Berich" is perceived to be derogatory by the native speakers. The term has been used to refer to the musicians class, which was stigmatized in the past.
Date: June 8, 2010
Duration: 19 minutes 51 seconds
Creator: Karim, Piar
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Retelling of A Kind Man

Description: A story recited by Suram Daam entitled "A Kind Man," in the Hunza dialect. In this popular story, a father searches for his wife and kids that have left to the fairy realm. As he searches for them, he is allowed to continue his search because many things see how kind he is, and are kind in return.
Date: June 8, 2010
Duration: 10 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Karim, Piar
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Transcription: Poem entitled "Ajo Mathan"

Description: Transcription of Basharat Shafi, a radio anchor, reciting the poem “Ajo Mathan” (or “very far') in the Yasin dialect. The poem likens being apart to worsening ones behavior, and going home helps repair the soul. Transcription is done in Burushaski with translations in English.
Date: June 8, 2010
Creator: Munshi, Sadaf
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Transcription: Retelling of A Kind Man

Description: Transcription of Suram Daam reciting "A Kind Man," in the Hunza dialect. In this popular story, a father searches for his wife and kids that have left to the fairy realm. As he searches for them, he is allowed to continue his search because many beings see how kind he is, and are kind in return. This transcription is in Burushaski with translations in English.
Date: June 8, 2010
Creator: Munshi, Sadaf
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