World Music

15 articles related to World Music:

CHOIR

The valiha as unifying element in the stylistic diversity of Madagascar music

Madagascar, Folk,
World Music
, 1920s, 1930s
Poetry

The Ektara: traditional music instrument of the Bauls, wandering minstrels from Bengal

Bangladesh, India, Folk,
World Music
, Indian Classical

Kayamba

Traditional maloya music meets French chanson in swaying songs of Maya Kamaty

France, Réunion, Folk,
World Music
, 2010s
GUITAR

The art of Caribbean rhythms by the Garifuna Collective

Belize, Folk,
World Music
, 2000s, 2010s
SONGWRITER

Traditions of Malian music spread worldwide through Afel Bocoum and Damon Albarn collaboration

Mali, Folk,
World Music
, 1990s, 2000s
Album

Yemeni folk melodies interpolated into psychedelic dance rhythms by El Khat

Israel, Yemen, Folk,
World Music
, 2010s

SONGWRITER

The resonance of African tribal heritage in Ali Farka Touré's guitar

Mali, Folk,
World Music
, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
Band

Tinariwen: 40 years of nomadic desert music driven by Ibrahim Ag Alhabib's guitar

Algeria, Mali, Folk, Raï,
World Music
, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
KORA

African bard Foday Musa Suso represents griot culture by mixing kora music with Western minimalism and jazz

Gambia, Ghana, USA, Folk,
World Music
, 20st Century Classical, 21st Century Classical
Santour

Azam Ali's magnificent vocal journeys through languages

Canada, India, Iran, USA, Chant, Folk,
World Music
, Medieval, 2000s, 2010s
SONGWRITER

Voice of Wassoulou preserves the ancient roots of West Africa

Mali, Folk, Popular Song,
World Music
, 1980s
Collaboration

Harp traditions of two continents united in a unique collaboration

England, Folk, Variations,
World Music
, 2010s
OUD

Endless possibilities for one of the world’s oldest instruments

Egypt, Folk, Jazz,
World Music
, 2000s, 2010s
GUITAR

The irony of Cuban love song in the work of trova-musician Compay Segundo

Cuba, Folk, Popular Song,
World Music
, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
Classical Guitar

Stylistic diversity of acoustic guitar duo Oka Vanga

England, South Africa, Folk,
World Music
, 2010s