Silva America presents "AFGHAN STAR" (Original Soundtrack) --- Listen with an open mind and heart as this winner of two documentary awards at the Sundance Film Festival --- Each track brings the best performances with some of the tunes that keep you coming back for more ---- Sonically and musically has that international in flavor, who can judge whether this is good are very good --- you be the final say and sample some of the tracks on Amazon.
Afghan Star - Titles & Times (15 Tracks)
1 Chasem Ba Rahat Dil Ba Yadat / Ahmad Zahir 5:07
2 Amelaket Ba Gardan / Jawid Sharif 4:32
3 Police / Wajiha 4:52
4 Zim Zim Zim / Setara Hussainzada 1:36
5 Choon Darakhte Farwardin / Rafi Naabzada 3:14
6 Baaz Aamady al Jaane Man / Ahmad Zahir 8:17
7 Laila / Arash Howaida 4:21
8 Sang Baaraanam Makun / Nazir Khora 4:38
9 I Used to Love You / Wajiha 1:45
10 Meeting / Simon Russell 1:50
11 Yaar Bewafa / Tahir Showquee 4:05
12 Homecoming / Simon Russell 2:39
13 Mata Chal Ne Raze / Naghma 6:08
14 Sabza Ba Naaz Mea Ayad / Hameed Sakhizada 3:15
15 Alah Alah / Arash Howaida 4:39
My favorite track is "SANG BAARAANAM MAKUN", with intriguing tango rhythms that will take you away into a far away place that you have witnessed before.
Hats off to Havana Marking (producer and director), Simon Russell (original music score) and Daoud Siddiqi (musical advisor) --- thanks to Roast Beef Productions and Silva Screen Records for introducing other cultures to the world of music.
Total Time: 52 min on 15 Tracks ~ Silva America 1292 ~ (08/31//2009)