The Sound of Circassian Folk

“The Sound of Circassian Folk” brings together traditional melodies, modern interpretations, and regional styles rooted in Circassian musical heritage. This playlist blends instrumental dance tracks like Aslan Tlebzu's "Kafa-Chikh" and the lively “Adyghe Djegu” by ThekIumaschIe Aslen with lyrical ballads such as Kuşha Doğan’s “Kalbime Ateş Saldın” and the somber “The Lament of Circassian Officer-Immigrant” by Hagauj.

Listeners will hear deep cultural resonance through a variety of voices—from traditional ensembles like Ensemble circassien de Jordanie to contemporary artists like Cherim Nakhushev and Mukhаmed Kazdokhov. Whether it’s the fusion of folk and electronic in tracks like “Black Eyes” by Anzaur Mish or regional rituals and dances captured in songs like “Нарт къафэ” by Арсен Курашев, this collection showcases the diversity and evolution of Circassian folk music across time and diaspora.