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