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Rare traditional sounds are being digitised for a new generation

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · · 863 words · By Dilbar Primova
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What to know about Rare traditional sounds are being digitised for a new generation

Mountain melodies, centuries-old instruments and traditional rhythms are being digitally preserved through a new open-access music platform.

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What happened

Mountain melodies, centuries-old instruments and traditional rhythms are being digitally preserved through a new open-access music platform.

Why it matters

The archive aims to reconnect contemporary creators with sounds that had remained outside global audio libraries for decades.

Common ground

A thin, breathy note escapes from a bone flute.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/16/ok-computer-rare-folk-instruments-an…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “We recorded ancient surnay melodies that have not been performed for 40–50 years”
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The provided evidence consists of NBA basketball forums and is completely irrelevant to Uzbek musical melodies.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 3, 2019 · Realgm Raptors forum Moderators: niQ, Duffman100, tsherkin, Reeko, Morris_Shatford, lebron stopper, HiJiNX, 7 Footer, DG88
https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=1866552
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web search NEUTRAL — James Harden has a strong 19-13 record (.594 win percentage) against the Toronto Raptors in his career. Over 31 regular-season games, he has averaged roughly 24-25 points and over 10 assists per game,…
https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=2504980
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 7, 2023 · Re: Toronto Raptors Rebuild Post #3 » by BlackThought » Thu Dec 7, 2023 10:22 am Mavrelous wrote: #2, I'd pass for the Pistons, Both Griffin and Dick like player you can find for the MLE…
https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=2338081
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Claim 2: “Other materials include sibizga, regional doira patterns, and Bukhara percussion traditions”
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One PDF source confirms the sibizga is an old Uzbek instrument, but there is no evidence linking it to the 'Ohang' archive specifically.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Sibizga (or Sibizik) is recognized as one of the oldest musical instruments, believed to. have originated in regions with a strong tradition of animal husbandry.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/387312945_The_Appli…
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web search NEUTRAL — For each mixed sound, the corresponding source heart sound (145 recordings) and source lung sound (145 recordings) were also recorded. It includes recordings from different anatomical chest locations,…
https://archive.ics.uci.edu/
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web search NEUTRAL — Walpurgis Night falls on April 30th and is a traditional holiday celebrated in...
https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/w…
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Claim 3: “The OHANG platform will be fully free to use... There will be no paid functions or subscriptions.”
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No evidence found after searching.
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Claim 4: “representative of Uzbektelecom, the supporting company of the project.”
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While Uzbektelecom is confirmed as a major telecom company and has provided grants for internet projects in culture, there is no specific evidence linking them to a project called 'Ohang'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Uztelecom is one of the largest telecommunications company and mobile network operator (under brand Uzmobile) in Uzbekistan.In 1992, the concern of state telecommunications enterprises of Uzbekistan -…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uztelecom
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web search NEUTRAL — Uzbektelecom joint stock company announced two contests for receiving grants to development of projects directed at developing national segment of internet in culture and entertainment area.The sum of…
https://www.uzdaily.uz/en/post/19125/
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web search NEUTRAL — Uzbektelecom is the Uzbekistan’s leading telecommunications company, with a network covering the entire country. The company’s local telecommunications network includes more than 2,000 telephone excha…
https://nexign.com/newsroom/press-releases/uzbektelecom-achi…
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Claim 5: “the gajir nay, a rare wind instrument... It is made from the wing bone of a scavenger bird called gajir”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of Yahoo Mail login pages and is completely irrelevant. No information about the 'gajir nay' was found in the results.
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web search NEUTRAL — Yahoo Mail An upgraded inbox that organises all the things life throws at you so you can find what you need fast. Unsubscribe – See all your subscriptions on one screen and opt out of noisy newsletter…
https://au.mobile.yahoo.com/mail
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web search NEUTRAL — Sign in to access the best in class Yahoo Mail, breaking local, national and global news, finance, sports, music, movies... You get more out of the web, you get more out of life.
https://in.mail.yahoo.com/mail
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web search NEUTRAL — News, email and search are just the beginning. Discover more every day. Find your yodel.
https://www.yahoo.com/
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Claim 6: “The result is an archive that includes 24 traditional instruments and more than 200 recorded sound samples.”
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The search results discuss Japanese and Chinese instruments or generic metal samples, but nothing regarding an Ohang archive with 24 instruments and 200 samples.
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web search NEUTRAL — Traditional Japanese musical instruments, known as wagakki (和楽器) in Japanese, are musical instruments used in the traditional folk music of Japan. They comprise a range of string, wind, and percussion…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traditional_Japanese_musical_i…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Artificial Metal Samples sound pack offers a selection of unique sound samples. Created by using FM and wavetable synthesis, ring modulation, and a do-it-yourself steel plate resonator, it provide…
https://hiphopmakers.com/best-free-metal-samples
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web search NEUTRAL — The pipa is a traditional Chinese musical instrument with four strings. The instrument has a pear-shaped wooden body with frets like those on a guitar. The number of frets ranges from 12 to 26.
https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/culture/classica…
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Claim 7: “The platform is scheduled for official launch in June.”
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Claim 8: “The platform is designed as a free digital catalogue of Uzbekistan’s traditional music”
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No evidence was found regarding a digital catalogue platform named 'Ohang'.
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web search NEUTRAL — The music of Uzbekistan has reflected the diverse influences that have shaped the country. It is very similar to the music of the Middle East and is characterized by complicated rhythms and meters.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Uzbekistan
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web search NEUTRAL — Uzbekistan is one of the Central Asia's most incredible countries. Enjoy this 4k Scenic Relaxation film featuring the cities and landscapes of Uzbekistan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i7miqyB8wY
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web search NEUTRAL — Sweden Switzerland Tanzania Thailand Tunisia Türkiye Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Zambia.Freed From DesireGala. 37. Listen to S…
https://www.shazam.com/charts/top-200/uzbekistan
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Claim 9: “all recordings will be released under a public user licence, allowing free use in personal, creative, and commercial projects.”
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No evidence found after searching.
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Claim 10: “A new initiative called “Ohang” aims to preserve and catalogue rare musical traditions by recording instruments and melodies that have long remained outside global audio libraries.”
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The provided web search results discuss Uzbek music in general but contain no mention of an initiative called 'Ohang'.
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web search NEUTRAL — The music of Uzbekistan has reflected the diverse influences that have shaped the country. It is very similar to the music of the Middle East and is characterized by complicated rhythms and meters.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Uzbekistan
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web search NEUTRAL — Open in Music. Uzbek Music: Classic Recordings from Uzbekistan.From Samarkand to Bukhara: A Musical Journey Through Uzbekistan. Various Artists. Uzbekistan: Echoes of Vanished Courts (UNESCO Collectio…
https://music.apple.com/us/album/uzbek-music-classic-recordi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Life After Death _ A Dark Gothic Anthem by Vanica Vondellas — (Gothic Music).Love Me to Death — A Gothic Tale in the Moonlit Forest _ Ashborn Records 2025.
https://vk.com/video-234387789_456239176
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Claim 11: “The project began with field expeditions in Tashkent and the surrounding region.”
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Search results confirm Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan, but there is no mention of 'Ohang' project expeditions in that region.
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web search NEUTRAL — It is located in northeastern Uzbekistan. Tashkent's history stretches back centuries as part of the ancient Silk Road, the network of trade routes that connected East and West.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tashkent
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web search NEUTRAL — Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan. It's a large city. Almost 3 million people.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-28uw0I5KqE
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web search NEUTRAL — map of Uzbekistan, satellite view. Real picture of Uzbekistan regions, roads, cities, streets and buildings - with labels, ruler, search, locating, routing, places sharing, weather conditions etc.
https://satellites.pro/Uzbekistan_map
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