Hi David,
indeed history of makam is something really interesting, how they spread, developp, change with history. I would be glad to learn more about this
history.
Regarding lami, what I heard is less romantic...Sorry, maybe I should keep it for me ?
Some say it is because of the way of construction, a kurd on A (la) and a kurd on E (Mi). I you chek the scale it is kurd on A and then on D, but when
playing it they often make a modulation, with a kurd tetrachord on E.
Nothing sure about, but if true that would mean this makam is rather contemporary.
Anyway...There are many others makam with a great history, that bring us toward Iran Turkey and midle east |