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Lalajik (Lullaby) Sung by Ganjina Qurbonbekova - Shughni

Lullabies and Language, From Khorog to New York (Summary)

Ganjina Qurbonbekova, a Shughni speaker from Khorog in the Pamir region of Tajikistan, now living in New York, sings the Shughni lullaby made famous by singer Nargis Bandishoeva. In ths second video, she discusses this famous Shughni lullaby and the efforts of the Shughni-speaking community in New York to maintain its culture and language.

Community:

Endangered Language Alliance

Traditions:

Verbal Arts

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Traditional Uzbek Khorezm style dance called "Surnay Lazgi."

Marvarid Uzbek Dance group performs Traditional Uzbek Khorezm style dance performed at Brighton Beach Library

Community:

Brooklyn Arts Council

Traditions:

Dance

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Traditional Uzbek Taskhkent Wedding Dance

Marvarid Uzbek Dance Group performs Traditional Uzbek Taskhkent wedding dance at the Brighton Beach Public Library

Community:

Brooklyn Arts Council

Traditions:

Dance

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Changsheng Temple on July 7th

The Street Musical Club performs Changsheng Temple on July 7th at the Salvation Army in Bensonhurst and interview with Ng Yee Chuk.

Community:

Brooklyn Arts Council

Traditions:

Music

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Sandy, Irene and Lee

This video explores the experiences of those affected by Superstorm Sandy on the south shore of Long Island. It includes those who experienced the storm, those who responded and those who assisted in its aftermath.

Community:

Long Island Traditions

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Place

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Ebru: Turkish Paper Marbling

İpek Saraçoğlu creating the gel-git (comes-goes) pattern in a new ebru.

Community:

Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

Traditions:

Material Culture

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In Harm's Way: Looking Forwards

In this video architects and planners examine how our landscape may change as storms and hurricanes become more common.

Community:

Long Island Traditions

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Place

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Bayman Michael Combs on Superstorm Sandy

In this story bayman Michael Combs of Freeport shares his experiences with his bay house and working on the bay after Superstorm Sandy.

Community:

Long Island Traditions

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Place

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Occupation

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Sounds of J'Ouvert: Steve Massive Rhythm Band

Steve Bhola of the Steve Massive Rhythm Band performs and discusses the multidimensional rhythms that make up J'Ovuert Rhythm band's with Ray Allen, professor of music at Brooklyn College and the CUNY Graduate Center.

Community:

Brooklyn Arts Council

Traditions:

Music

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Simon Shaheen and Hanna Mirhige: Near Eastern Traditional Music

Simon Shaheen and Hanna Mirhige perform Near Eastern Traditional Music at the Bay Ridge Public Library as part of the 1989 Brooklyn Folk Arts and Artists Series.

Community:

Brooklyn Arts Council

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