World Music

17 articles related to World Music:

Music Theory

5 songs featuring Dorian mode

Canada, England, France, USA, Ballade, Drinking Song, Folk, Popular Song, Rock, Work Song,
World Music
, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s
Bansuri

Hindustani flute by Ronu Majumdar brings meditative mood to classical ragas

India, USA, Raga,
World Music
, Indian Classical
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

The History of Popular Music

Discover stories from each decade. Listen to gems from the 1960s, 1970s, and more.
Musical Modes

Explore Phrygian, Lydian, Dorian, and other modes through the harmonic analysis of popular songs.
Early Music

Read all about the formative music of the past centuries. Enjoy the regal yet easy sounds of the Baroque and Renaissance.
Indian Classical Music

Dive into the South Asian philosophy through Indian classical music. Learn about musical traditions of the Hindustani and Carnatic culture.
The Epoch of Romanticism

Get a taste of the most beloved and fruitful music period. See the personalities behind the major shift of the eras — from Classical to Romantic.
Nature Sounds

Download for free HQ soundscapes recorded in a mixed forest, including bird songs, cricket choruses, and night or afternoon thunderstorms.