Maarulal / Moutaineers by Mahammad Kekalov WADUP

Have you heard of the Caucasus Mountains? Nestled amongst them are an ancient people called the Avars. WADUP producer Mahammad Kekalov is of the Avar people. In his episode Mahammad shares with us the struggle of trying to preserve the culture and traditions of his people.

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Episode production: Mahammad Kekalov
Special thanks to:  Könül Aliyeva, Shahru Shabanov and Sevinj Usullayeva
Story coaching: Lisa Taylor
Hosted by: Ekram Esmael
Mixing: Laura Brierley Newton
Theme music: James Taylor and the SoundMix team with Yousef Essa at the UK Refugee Council
Episode art: Ehtiram Jabí
Episode music: Highlander Avar: Хадис Сабиев - "магıарулал" - Горец
Release date: 25/11/2021