A new album of rare grooves from Soviet Central Asia reveals an era when the region was a crucible for musical fusion.
Amar Diwakar
Amar Diwakar is a freelance journalist covering the intersection of politics, technology and culture, with a focus on the Gulf and South Asia. His wri... ting has appeared in outlets including Middle East Eye, TRT World, The Juggernaut and The New Republic. He also moonlights as a vinyl DJ.
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