'Jamming' (1979) and
learning the Suz from the lead guitarist (Ohannes Kemer) of
Turkeys top rock group - Kurtalan Express (1973-1977).
Mixing western music base with Eastern patterns.
World Wide Music
One of the great thrills, and souvenirs
of travel, is not only the experience of different foods, sights and smells, but
sounds.
The author (Brent) of this text tries to collect a sample of local music from places he
visits. I have collected tapes/CD's, from Nepali flute players to African drummers.
'Jamming' (1979) and
learning the Suz from the
lead guitarist (Ohannes Kemer) of
Turkeys top
rock group - Kurtalan Express (1973-1977).
Mixing western music base with
Eastern patterns.
Over the last 20 years there has been a growth
on the merging of western and 'other'
genres of music. Ohannes and I (above picture) were doing this in 1979!
One of the first commercially successful examples would have to be Paul Simon and the
album 'Gracelands'. From this point on there have been many examples where
mainstream western artists joined foreign styles to their recordings. In
addition, many of these 'foreign' artists recorded in their own right and the
term 'World Music' now defines this genre.
A good shopping site for this style of music is via OXFAM. Naturally your dollar
also does great work in developing nations.Whilst traveling purchase
some musical recordings in the countries you are visiting. There is a high
chance that these local artists are not signed to multinational labels and so
your funds have a greater chance of staying in the region where you spend them.
Listen to the World
World Music Venues
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The Cairo Jazz
club Takes from traditional jazz into the world of Arabic fusion jazz and sometimes beyond.. |
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World Music Festivals
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Sarawak Rainforest world Music festival Yes, we can assist you with accommodation, flights and other adventures in Malaysia such as climbing Mt Kinabalu. |
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World Music Sights
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The world’s biggest Beethoven Collection
For people around the world, the house in Bonn (North Rhine-Westphalia)
where Ludwig van Beethoven was born is a special memorial site. The
historical atmosphere takes visitors back to a bygone age as soon as
they step into the inner courtyard. A subsequent tour of the museum’s
twelve rooms conveys an impression of the great composer’s life and
work. The museum houses 150 exhibits reflecting the philosophy, emotions
and influence of this exceptional musician, making it the world’s
biggest Beethoven collection. The exhibits are mostly manuscripts,
pictures and musical instruments and they include Beethoven’s last
fortepiano and the original manuscripts for the “Moonlight Sonata” and
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An entire museum about Johann Sebastian Bach Bach’s House in Eisenach is a must for classical music fans. It was the first house in the world to be devoted exclusively to the famous composer from Thuringia. Visitors to the 600-year-old building get a wonderful overview of the creative work of this musical genius. The museum focuses on Bach’s biography, career and artistic output. Bach’s House also reflects the way the composer and his family lived in about 1700. The residential rooms on the upper storey contain period furniture, numerous artefacts, priceless musical instruments and well-preserved household items. In the instrument room, musicians play Bach’s works for visitors, who can then stroll in the small baroque garden. For many years, historians believed that Bach’s House in Eisenach was the house where the famous composer was born, but in fact he came into the world in another house in the town. |
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