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The morna: essential music of the Cape Verde archipelago reached mainland thanks to Cesária Évora's voice

Cape Verde, Morna, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
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The resonance of African tribal heritage in Ali Farka Touré's guitar

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

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

Algeria, Mali, Folk, Raï, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
CHOIR

5 African states adopted the liberation song by Enoch Sontonga as the national anthem

Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Anthem, 20st Century Classical, Romantic
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The bottleneck guitar blues by Blind Willie Johnson is sliding through space on the Voyager Golden Records

USA, Blues, 1920s, 1930s
CLASSICAL GUITAR

The native heart of Peruvian folk as explored by ethnomusicologist Alomía Robles

Peru, USA, Popular Song, Zarzuela, 1970s, 20st Century Classical
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Big Bill Broonzy's guitar made ripples on both sides of the Atlantic

USA, Blues, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s 1 comment
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The smoky alto of Chabuca Granda elevated the Creole waltz to the international level

Peru, Popular Song, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s
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Just Another Diamond Day: the stunning rediscovery of the hippie-era gem

England, Folk, Popular Song, 1960s, 1970s
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Sūrsāgar: ocean of poetry that expanded for five centuries

India, Devotional Song, Indian Classical
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The three acts of Lonnie Johnson' blues

Canada, USA, Blues, Jazz, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s
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The timeless tragedy of Molly Malone

Ireland, Folk, Popular Song, 20st Century Classical, Romantic
Band

CAN: psychedelic days of future past

Germany, Art Rock, Soundtrack, 1960s, 1970s
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La Mer poem became an international hit after years of searching for a melody

France, USA, Jazz, Popular Song, Soundtrack, 1940s, 1950s, 1990s
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German roots of the Moon of Alabama

Germany, USA, Opera, Popular Song, 1920s, 1960s, 1970s
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Voice of Wassoulou preserves the ancient roots of West Africa

Mali, Folk, Popular Song, 1980s
FILM

The drama of The Chain kept alive on the big screen

United Kingdom, USA, Popular Song, Rock, Soundtrack, 1970s, 2010s
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Rabindra Sangeet have been an essential part of Indian culture for more than a century

India, Devotional Song, Indian Classical
Trombone

Moonlight Serenade got its name to contrast the sun

USA, Jazz, Popular Song, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s
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Cream's biggest hit inspired by Hendrix's debut in England

England, Popular Song, Rock, 1960s
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I Put a Spell on You: the wild roots of the song's blackout drunk recording

USA, Popular Song, 1950s, 1960s
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Ghosts of past wars alive in the Lowlands of Holland

England, Folk, 1960s
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There were no bluebirds over the White Cliffs of Dover

United Kingdom, USA, Popular Song, 1940s
FILM

Easy Living owes Billie Holiday for giving it voice

USA, Film Score, Popular Song, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s
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Ursula Le Guin as told through English alt-folk

England, Folk, Popular Song, 2010s
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The Birth of 'Venus': from Stephen Foster, to The Big Three, and Shocking Blue

England, Netherlands, USA, Popular Song, 1960s, 1970s, Classical
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Peggy Lee's sensual version of Fever replaced the original

USA, Jazz, 1950s
TECHNOLOGIES

Innovative Bohemian Rhapsody set new standards for the music video production

England, Rhapsody, Rock, 1970s 1 comment
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Seven Nation Army riff conquers sport and classical music

USA, Rock, 2000s
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MTV and EMI did not appreciate the concept of Kate Bush's iconic Running Up That Hill

England, Art Rock, New Wave, Popular Song, 1980s 1 comment

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