Catching Feelings: Contemporary Uyghur Poetry

<p>On today’s episode, Mukaddas and John discuss the artform of poetry and the important place it holds in Uyghur culture and in the hearts of Uyghur people. </p><p>Our conversation with Joshua Freeman begins at 9:03. You can find some of his translations of Uyghur poetry here: <a href="https://scholar.princeton.edu/jfreeman/translations">https://scholar.princeton.edu/jfreeman/translations</a></p><p>Our conversation with Merdan Ehet'eli begins at 24:42. Here is a translation and a recording of Merdan reciting one of his best-known works, Common Night: <a href="https://www.asymptotejournal.com/poetry/merdan-eheteli-common-night/">https://www.asymptotejournal.com/poetry/merdan-eheteli-common-night/</a></p><p>Our conversation with Muyesser Hendan begins at 33:46. Hendan recites her poem, “Back Into the Flames” in Uyghur during this interview. Here is a recording of Mukaddas Mijit reciting the English version of the poem, as translated by Joshua Freeman: <a href="http://www.weghurstories.com/episode-3">www.weghurstories.com/episode-3</a></p><p>In the episode, we also hear clips of poems performed by the following singers:</p><p>Nurjan Hapiz: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7syPNZa6aQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7syPNZa6aQ</a></p><p>Ayturghan Hasanova: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeEenbO-p1g">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeEenbO-p1g</a></p><p>Mukaddas and John also discuss the Uyghur poets Perhat Tursun and Tahir Hamut Izgil. Translations of some of their poetry are available on Joshua Freeman’s translation page, here: <a href="https://scholar.princeton.edu/jfreeman/translations">https://scholar.princeton.edu/jfreeman/translations</a></p><p>For more information about the people featured in this podcast, please visit <a href="http://www.weghurstories.com/">www.weghurstories.com</a>.</p><p>Follow us on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/weghurstories">@weghurstories</a>. </p>