Malika Kalontarova

Crossing Queens Boulevard

From: Judith Sloan
Series: Crossing the BLVD: strangers, neighbors, aliens in a new America
Length: 03:39

A family of Bukharan Jewish dancers and musicians escape war-torn Tajikistan. They move to an apartment near Queens BLVD, and go from dodging bullets to dodging cars. Read the full description.

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Playing: Crossing Queens Boulevard
From: Judith Sloan

Arthur Gulkarov explains why so many immigrants have been hit while crossing Queens BLVD in New York City. Mix includes the voice of Malka Kalontarova, sampled by Judith Sloan and the drums of Ishak Gulkarov. Electric guitar, Scott Johnson.

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Piece Description

Arthur Gulkarov explains why so many immigrants have been hit while crossing Queens BLVD in New York City. Mix includes the voice of Malka Kalontarova, sampled by Judith Sloan and the drums of Ishak Gulkarov. Electric guitar, Scott Johnson.