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Between Late and Early - Romantic Songs of Robert Burns (1759-1796)
The Demonstration Collection of E.M. von Hornbostel and the Berlin Phonogramm-Archiv
John Crow Say..: Jamaican Music of Faith, Work and Play
Rounds or cannons or quadrilles, European church harmony or familiar hymn melodiesthese are testaments to the British contribution to Jamaican culture. African call-and-response patterns, a particular and signifying humor, and Anansi (trickster) stories speak to the African input. But listening will tell you t...
Rounds or cannons or quadrilles, European church harmony or familiar hymn melodiesthese are testaments to the British contribution to Jamaican culture. African call-and-response patterns, a particular and signifying humor, and Anansi (trickster) stories speak to the African input. But listening will tell you that the cultural voice is truly unique to Jamaica.
Morasha: Traditional Jewish Musical Heritage
Biblical chanting, prayers, holy and profane songs, tunes for the Sabbath, feasts and Holy Daysthese largely vocal "authentic songs" were collected by Dr. Amnon Shiloah from highly accomplished, non-professional musicians. "Morasha" means "heritage."
Biblical chanting, prayers, holy and profane songs, tunes for the Sabbath, feasts and Holy Daysthese largely vocal "authentic songs" were collected by Dr. Amnon Shiloah from highly accomplished, non-professional musicians. "Morasha" means "heritage."
Music of the Tarascan Indians of Mexico: Music of Michoaca and Mestizo Country
Henrietta Yurchenco
"Cuando los españoles llegaron a Tzintzuntzan, la antigua capital del pueblo Tarascan, fueron entretenidos, según nos cuentas los valiosísimos cronistas españoles del siglo XVI, por una prolongada celebración en la cual escucharon danzas y canciones ‘suficientemente tristes como para haber subido del mismo infierno.’ ¡No era para menos! No eran tiempos para alegrías, porque una funesta ruina acababa de golpear en la capital azteca a solo unas millas de distancia. Los ‘invitados’ de piel clara habían venido en una misión de paz. Cuatrocientos años han pasado desde aquellos fatídicos días. Una vez más, en 1965, los tarascan fueron invadidos por extranjeros: esta vez, sin embargo, eran amigables y venían en búsqueda de su música..."
Henrietta Yurchenco
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The Rusalka Cycle - Songs Between Worlds
Performed by the eight powerful vocalists of Kitka, The Rusalka Cycle is a rivetin...
Performed by the eight powerful vocalists of Kitka, The Rusalka Cycle is a riveting dream-like journey that weaves traditional Eastern European folk song together with original music by Mariana Sadovska. This CD featu...
In Slavic folklore, Rusalki are the restless spirits of women who have died unjust, untimely or unnatural deaths. They inhabit the waters, forests, and fields, luring people to them with their mesmerizing songs and wild laughter.Performed by the eight powerful vocalists of Kitka, The Rusalka Cycle is a riveting dream-like journey that weaves traditional Eastern European folk song together with original music by Mariana Sadovska. This CD features Kitka singing as you've never heard them sing before. With stirring accompaniment by cellists Moses Sedler and Elaine Kreston, and percussionist Kevin Mummey.
For more information please click on their press release at:
Kitka press release