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The Bahamas: Islands of Song
produced by Pete Reiniger, fl. 1956 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1997), 1 hour
This compilation of music from the Bahamas includes goombay rake-and-scrape dance bands (goombay refers to both the skin drum and the ensemble as a whole), spirituals, and fingerpicking guitar music. All the performers on this recording participated in the 1994 Festival of American Folklife, an annual event p...
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produced by Pete Reiniger, fl. 1956 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1997), 1 hour
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This compilation of music from the Bahamas includes goombay rake-and-scrape dance bands (goombay refers to both the skin drum and the ensemble as a whole), spirituals, and fingerpicking guitar music. All the performers on this recording participated in the 1994 Festival of American Folklife, an annual event presented on the Mall in Washington, D.C., by the Smithsonian Institute’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. They were record...
This compilation of music from the Bahamas includes goombay rake-and-scrape dance bands (goombay refers to both the skin drum and the ensemble as a whole), spirituals, and fingerpicking guitar music. All the performers on this recording participated in the 1994 Festival of American Folklife, an annual event presented on the Mall in Washington, D.C., by the Smithsonian Institute’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. They were recorded in Nassau on 2 and 3 February 1995.
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World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Pete Reiniger, fl. 1956
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Button Accordion and Bandoneón Music from Northern Uruguay
(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2012), 56 mins, 19 page(s)
Accordions and guitars have enlivened the social life of cattle-herding gaucho families of northern Uruguay since the mid 1800s. On Los Gauchos de Roldán, regional musical icon Walter Roldán pumps out time-honored polcas and chotis, Brazilian-tinged maxixas, and more on his button accordion as Chichí Vidi...
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(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2012), 56 mins, 19 page(s)
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Accordions and guitars have enlivened the social life of cattle-herding gaucho families of northern Uruguay since the mid 1800s. On Los Gauchos de Roldán, regional musical icon Walter Roldán pumps out time-honored polcas and chotis, Brazilian-tinged maxixas, and more on his button accordion as Chichí Vidiella adds the lush color of the bandoneón. Bernardo Sanguinetti's guitar and Richardo Cunha's percussive, deep-pitched guitarrón imm...
Accordions and guitars have enlivened the social life of cattle-herding gaucho families of northern Uruguay since the mid 1800s. On Los Gauchos de Roldán, regional musical icon Walter Roldán pumps out time-honored polcas and chotis, Brazilian-tinged maxixas, and more on his button accordion as Chichí Vidiella adds the lush color of the bandoneón. Bernardo Sanguinetti's guitar and Richardo Cunha's percussive, deep-pitched guitarrón immerse the melodies in a rich nest of rhythms and harmonies, which formerly-exiled singer-songwriter Numa Moraes treats us to five gems of his repertoire. 19 tracks, 55 minutes of music, 40-page bilingual booklet.
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World Music
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Music recording
Date Published / Released
2012
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Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Capoeira Angola from Salvador, Brazil
produced by Heidi Rauch and Cobra Mansa (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1996), 1 hour 8 mins
Capoeira Angola, formerly a regional Brazilian form of self-defense and dance, has its roots in African traditions and is becoming popular in urban centers around the world, growing into a widely taught art form and philosophy. This call-and-response singing is accompanied by compelling rhythms played on berimbau...
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produced by Heidi Rauch and Cobra Mansa (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1996), 1 hour 8 mins
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Capoeira Angola, formerly a regional Brazilian form of self-defense and dance, has its roots in African traditions and is becoming popular in urban centers around the world, growing into a widely taught art form and philosophy. This call-and-response singing is accompanied by compelling rhythms played on berimbau and percussion instruments that express and control the performance of the Capoeira fight/dance. The musicians and singers featured o...
Capoeira Angola, formerly a regional Brazilian form of self-defense and dance, has its roots in African traditions and is becoming popular in urban centers around the world, growing into a widely taught art form and philosophy. This call-and-response singing is accompanied by compelling rhythms played on berimbau and percussion instruments that express and control the performance of the Capoeira fight/dance. The musicians and singers featured on these 39 tracks are among the finest modern performers of Capoeira Angola music.
"A good introduction to this highly passionate and expressive artform." — Cultural Survival Quarterly
Capoeira Angola, una forma regional de autodefensa y danza del Brasil cuyas raíces se erigen sobre tradiciones africanas, ha alcanzado una gran popularidad en diversos centros urbanos alrededor del mundo, evolucionando en una forma artística y filosófica ampliamente cultivada. Los ritmos tocados en el berimbau y los instrumentos de percusión expresan y controlan la práctica de la Capoeira, al mismo tiempo que acompañan el diálogo cantado entre el solista y un grupo. Los intérpretes presentados en estos 39 cortes se cuentan entre los más finos exponentes de la Capoiera Angola.
"Una buena introducción a esta forma artística fuertemente apasionada y expresiva." — Cultural Survival Quarterly
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"A good introduction to this highly passionate and expressive artform." — Cultural Survival Quarterly
Capoeira Angola, una forma regional de autodefensa y danza del Brasil cuyas raíces se erigen sobre tradiciones africanas, ha alcanzado una gran popularidad en diversos centros urbanos alrededor del mundo, evolucionando en una forma artística y filosófica ampliamente cultivada. Los ritmos tocados en el berimbau y los instrumentos de percusión expresan y controlan la práctica de la Capoeira, al mismo tiempo que acompañan el diálogo cantado entre el solista y un grupo. Los intérpretes presentados en estos 39 cortes se cuentan entre los más finos exponentes de la Capoiera Angola.
"Una buena introducción a esta forma artística fuertemente apasionada y expresiva." — Cultural Survival Quarterly
Para información sobre ordenar haga clic aquí.
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Heidi Rauch, Cobra Mansa
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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¡Cimarrón! Joropo Music from the Plains of Colombia
(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2011), 48 mins, 13 page(s)
Percussive strings and maracas, dynamic vocal expression, and full-throttle pace earned the joropo of the Orinoco plains of Colombia and Venezuela its place among the most exciting regional musics of Latin America. On this, its second Smithsonian Folkways album, the GRAMMY-nominated and internationally acclaim...
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(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2011), 48 mins, 13 page(s)
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Percussive strings and maracas, dynamic vocal expression, and full-throttle pace earned the joropo of the Orinoco plains of Colombia and Venezuela its place among the most exciting regional musics of Latin America. On this, its second Smithsonian Folkways album, the GRAMMY-nominated and internationally acclaimed Colombian ensemble Cimarrón distills this excitement into a tightly arranged, even more explosive rendition of their tropical tradi...
Percussive strings and maracas, dynamic vocal expression, and full-throttle pace earned the joropo of the Orinoco plains of Colombia and Venezuela its place among the most exciting regional musics of Latin America. On this, its second Smithsonian Folkways album, the GRAMMY-nominated and internationally acclaimed Colombian ensemble Cimarrón distills this excitement into a tightly arranged, even more explosive rendition of their tropical tradition. Through their powerful, moody, and unbridled sound, they live up to the meaning of their name Cimarrón—“wild bull.” This album is part of the Smithsonian Folkways Tradiciones/Traditions series of Latino music albums, produced with support by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Cuba in Washington
produced by René López (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1997), 54 mins
Electrifying live performances by the renowned Afrocuba de Matanzas, Grupo Changui, and other musicians bridge languages, styles, ideologies, and geographical distances to arrive at a common transnational space: Cuba in Washington. Booklet contains extensive notes, photos, and lyrics in Spanish and English. 12...
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produced by René López (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1997), 54 mins
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Electrifying live performances by the renowned Afrocuba de Matanzas, Grupo Changui, and other musicians bridge languages, styles, ideologies, and geographical distances to arrive at a common transnational space: Cuba in Washington. Booklet contains extensive notes, photos, and lyrics in Spanish and English. 12 tracks. 61 minutes.
"...[E]lectrifying...deeply African music that's the benchmark for all subsequent innovations." — Dirty Linen... Electrifying live performances by the renowned Afrocuba de Matanzas, Grupo Changui, and other musicians bridge languages, styles, ideologies, and geographical distances to arrive at a common transnational space: Cuba in Washington. Booklet contains extensive notes, photos, and lyrics in Spanish and English. 12 tracks. 61 minutes.
"...[E]lectrifying...deeply African music that's the benchmark for all subsequent innovations." — Dirty Linen
Electrizantes interpretaciones grabadas en vivo de los reconocidos conjuntos Grupo Afrocuba de Matanzas, Grupo Changüí, y otros músicos, que tendieron puentes entre idiomas, ideologías y distancias geográficas para encontrarse en un espacio transnacional común: Cuba en Washington. El cuadernillo contiene notas extensas, fotografías, y las letras de las canciones en español e inglés. 12 cortes, 61 minutos. Show more Show less
"...[E]lectrifying...deeply African music that's the benchmark for all subsequent innovations." — Dirty Linen... Electrifying live performances by the renowned Afrocuba de Matanzas, Grupo Changui, and other musicians bridge languages, styles, ideologies, and geographical distances to arrive at a common transnational space: Cuba in Washington. Booklet contains extensive notes, photos, and lyrics in Spanish and English. 12 tracks. 61 minutes.
"...[E]lectrifying...deeply African music that's the benchmark for all subsequent innovations." — Dirty Linen
Electrizantes interpretaciones grabadas en vivo de los reconocidos conjuntos Grupo Afrocuba de Matanzas, Grupo Changüí, y otros músicos, que tendieron puentes entre idiomas, ideologías y distancias geográficas para encontrarse en un espacio transnacional común: Cuba en Washington. El cuadernillo contiene notas extensas, fotografías, y las letras de las canciones en español e inglés. 12 cortes, 61 minutos. Show more Show less
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
René López
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Joseph Spence: The Complete Folkways Recordings, 1958
produced by Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1992), 50 mins
Sam Charters first recorded Bahamian guitarist Joseph Spence on Andros Island in July 1958. Spence, long out of work as a stonemason, had used his time to perfect a unique style of playing. Charters took Spence as a model for what he wanted to hear in other Bahamian guitarists. Originally issued in 1959 as Fol...
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produced by Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015 (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1992), 50 mins
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Sam Charters first recorded Bahamian guitarist Joseph Spence on Andros Island in July 1958. Spence, long out of work as a stonemason, had used his time to perfect a unique style of playing. Charters took Spence as a model for what he wanted to hear in other Bahamian guitarists. Originally issued in 1959 as Folkways 3844 and part of Folkways 3847.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Samuel Barclay Charters, 1929-2015
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Mountain Music of Peru, Vol. 1
produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1991), 1 hour 9 mins
Portions of this recording were previously issued in 1966 as Folkways FE 4539.
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produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1991), 1 hour 9 mins
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Portions of this recording were previously issued in 1966 as Folkways FE 4539.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
John Cohen, 1932-
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Mountain Music of Peru, Vol. 2
produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1994), 1 hour 15 mins
This recording contains music of the Andean people as performed in their own communities. It contains stunning panpipe ensembles and a wide variety of vocal and instrumental styles. A single festival from the Mantaro Valley is documented here plus the panpipe, flute, and takara music of the Aymara, as featured i...
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produced by John Cohen, 1932- (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1994), 1 hour 15 mins
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This recording contains music of the Andean people as performed in their own communities. It contains stunning panpipe ensembles and a wide variety of vocal and instrumental styles. A single festival from the Mantaro Valley is documented here plus the panpipe, flute, and takara music of the Aymara, as featured in Tom Turino's book, Moving Away from Silence. 29 tracks. "Interesting listening, a contrast to everyday fare." — Sing Out!
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
John Cohen, 1932-
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Musical Traditions of St. Lucia, West Indies
produced by Manfred Kremser, Jocelyne Guilbault, fl. 1984 and Embert Charles (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1993), 1 hour 10 mins
The rich and varied musical traditions of the Creole-speaking peoples of the Lesser Antilles islands are practically unknown outside the region. This album of the music of St. Lucia is an introduction to a rare and living musical heritage. Intricate and driving rhythms and moving melodies with French, English, a...
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produced by Manfred Kremser, Jocelyne Guilbault, fl. 1984 and Embert Charles (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1993), 1 hour 10 mins
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The rich and varied musical traditions of the Creole-speaking peoples of the Lesser Antilles islands are practically unknown outside the region. This album of the music of St. Lucia is an introduction to a rare and living musical heritage. Intricate and driving rhythms and moving melodies with French, English, and African echoes all come together in the traditional music of St. Lucia. Recorded between 1975 and 1987. 32 tracks. "Fascinating c...
The rich and varied musical traditions of the Creole-speaking peoples of the Lesser Antilles islands are practically unknown outside the region. This album of the music of St. Lucia is an introduction to a rare and living musical heritage. Intricate and driving rhythms and moving melodies with French, English, and African echoes all come together in the traditional music of St. Lucia. Recorded between 1975 and 1987. 32 tracks. "Fascinating collection of indigenous musical styles." — Chicago Tribune
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World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Manfred Kremser, Jocelyne Guilbault, fl. 1984, Embert Charles
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Puerto Rico in Washington
produced by René López (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1996), 54 mins
Marcial Reyes y sus Pleneros de Bayamon and Cuerdas de Borinquen play bombas and plenas, music of the mountains, the coast, and the city. Recorded live at the 1989 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this collection features notes in English and Spanish discussing the development of these musical styles amd background...
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produced by René López (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1996), 54 mins
Description
Marcial Reyes y sus Pleneros de Bayamon and Cuerdas de Borinquen play bombas and plenas, music of the mountains, the coast, and the city. Recorded live at the 1989 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this collection features notes in English and Spanish discussing the development of these musical styles amd background information on the performers, instrumentation, and lyrics.
Tanto Marcial Reyes y sus Pleneros de Bayamón como Cuerdas de Borinquen... Marcial Reyes y sus Pleneros de Bayamon and Cuerdas de Borinquen play bombas and plenas, music of the mountains, the coast, and the city. Recorded live at the 1989 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this collection features notes in English and Spanish discussing the development of these musical styles amd background information on the performers, instrumentation, and lyrics.
Tanto Marcial Reyes y sus Pleneros de Bayamón como Cuerdas de Borinquen interpretan bombas, plenas, música de las montañas, la costa y la ciudad. Grabada en vivo en el Smithsonian Folkways Festival de 1989, esta colección contiene notas en inglés y español que describen el desarrollo de estos estilos musicales, la trayectoria profesional de los intérpretes, la instrumentación y las letras de las canciones. Show more Show less
Tanto Marcial Reyes y sus Pleneros de Bayamón como Cuerdas de Borinquen... Marcial Reyes y sus Pleneros de Bayamon and Cuerdas de Borinquen play bombas and plenas, music of the mountains, the coast, and the city. Recorded live at the 1989 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this collection features notes in English and Spanish discussing the development of these musical styles amd background information on the performers, instrumentation, and lyrics.
Tanto Marcial Reyes y sus Pleneros de Bayamón como Cuerdas de Borinquen interpretan bombas, plenas, música de las montañas, la costa y la ciudad. Grabada en vivo en el Smithsonian Folkways Festival de 1989, esta colección contiene notas en inglés y español que describen el desarrollo de estos estilos musicales, la trayectoria profesional de los intérpretes, la instrumentación y las letras de las canciones. Show more Show less
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
René López
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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