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Ali Farka Touré was one of the first Malian songwriters to arrange African folk music for acoustic and electric guitar,...
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African bard Foday Musa Suso represents griot culture by mixing kora music with Western minimalism and jazz
The most important role in the preservation of tradition in the culture of West Africa has been played by...
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Harp traditions of two continents united in a unique collaboration
Senegal and Wales share few obvious similarities, but Seckou Keita and Catrin Finch, respectively maestros of the kora...
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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.
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