Indigenous Music
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History of Hula
Hula is synonymous with Hawaii. Most images of the islands includes the grass skirt and ukelele. Here is the history of the dance and how it came to be so important.
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Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar
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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Indonesian Gamelan Music
While instrumentation and arrangements differ depending on the region, Indonesian gamelan as a whole is a striking and highly influential ensemble.
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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.
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What is an Mbira?
The haunting sound of the mbira is not only beautiful, it's essential to understanding the culture of the Shona people.
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Taiko Drumming
Once used in war, today taiko drumming is world renowned, from internationally touring bands to Playstation games.
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