Indigenous Music
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By: Lawrence Koppy
Slack key guitar is the unique sound of Hawaii. The techniques and playing styles
reflect the aloha spirit of the culture and the skills of those who play it.
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While instrumentation and arrangements differ depending on the region, Indonesian gamelan as a whole is a striking and highly influential ensemble. more...
The Music of Candomblé and Afoxé
The spiritual rituals that originated in Africa flourished as Candomblé in Brazil, accompanied by highly percussive music that has shaped the samba and bossa nova today. more...
The haunting sound of the mbira is not only beautiful, it's essential to understanding the culture of the Shona people. more...
Once used in war, today taiko drumming is world renowned, from internationally touring bands to Playstation games. more...
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