he Silk Road Collective is a London-based initiative which supports collaboration among musicians from different parts of the Silk Road, and celebrates their shared cultural heritage. The group includes musicians and dancers from Central Asia, India, China, Japan, the US and the UK. We perform maqam, songs and instrumental pieces on traditional instruments, ranging widely across Turkish, Azeri, Iranian, Afghan, Uzbek, and especially Uyghur musical traditions. In this era of cultural erasure in the Uyghur homeland, the group is committed to promoting the rich musical culture and history of the Uyghurs.

Vocals: Rahima Mahmut
Ghijak: Kamil Abbas
Rubab: Sardor Mirzakhojaev
Dutar: Rachel Harris