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Amerindian Music of Chile: Aymara, Qaqashqar, Mapuche
produced by Christos Clair-Vasiliades (Folkways Records, 1975), 44 mins
In Chile today there are three indigenous groups who are direct descendants from pre-Hispanic dwellers of America: the Aymara, the Qawashqar (also called Alakaluf), and the Mapuche (also called Araucanian). The Aymara inhabit the Andean mountains and Altiplano located in Chile’s two most northern provinces, Tar...
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produced by Christos Clair-Vasiliades (Folkways Records, 1975), 44 mins
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In Chile today there are three indigenous groups who are direct descendants from pre-Hispanic dwellers of America: the Aymara, the Qawashqar (also called Alakaluf), and the Mapuche (also called Araucanian). The Aymara inhabit the Andean mountains and Altiplano located in Chile’s two most northern provinces, Tarapaca and Antofagasta; the Qawashqar are one of the oldest of the original inhabitants of the southernmost region of this planet, the T...
In Chile today there are three indigenous groups who are direct descendants from pre-Hispanic dwellers of America: the Aymara, the Qawashqar (also called Alakaluf), and the Mapuche (also called Araucanian). The Aymara inhabit the Andean mountains and Altiplano located in Chile’s two most northern provinces, Tarapaca and Antofagasta; the Qawashqar are one of the oldest of the original inhabitants of the southernmost region of this planet, the Tierra del Fuego; the Mapuche live mainly in the region called "the Frontier" or the "Araucania" in central Chile, located in the provinces of Malleco and Cantín.
En Chile existen tres grupos indígenas que son descendientes directos de los habitantes prehispánicos de América: los aymara, los qawashqar (también llamados alakaluf) y los mapuches (también llamados araucanos). Los aymara habitan las cumbre andinas y el altiplano localizados en Tarapaca y Antofagasta, las dos provincias chilenas que están ubicadas más al norte; los qawashqar son unos de los más antiguos habitantes de la región más austral del planeta, la Tierra de Fuego; los mapuche viven principalmente en la región llamada " la frontera" o la "Araucania" en el centro de Chile, localizada en las provincias de Malleco y Cantín.
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En Chile existen tres grupos indígenas que son descendientes directos de los habitantes prehispánicos de América: los aymara, los qawashqar (también llamados alakaluf) y los mapuches (también llamados araucanos). Los aymara habitan las cumbre andinas y el altiplano localizados en Tarapaca y Antofagasta, las dos provincias chilenas que están ubicadas más al norte; los qawashqar son unos de los más antiguos habitantes de la región más austral del planeta, la Tierra de Fuego; los mapuche viven principalmente en la región llamada " la frontera" o la "Araucania" en el centro de Chile, localizada en las provincias de Malleco y Cantín.
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Christos Clair-Vasiliades
Date Published / Released
1975
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Cantos de Las Posadas and Other Christmas Songs (recorded by Elena Paz and Carlos Garcia Travesi)
produced by Suni Paz, fl. 1977 and C.G. Travesi (Folkways Records, 1963), 25 mins
"Of all the religious celebrations which take place in Spain and Latin American countries, Las Posadas is perhaps the most meaningful and certainly among the most colorful. Literally translated, it means the inns; figuratively, the shelters, and it refers to the quest of Mary and Joseph for shelter as they reach...
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produced by Suni Paz, fl. 1977 and C.G. Travesi (Folkways Records, 1963), 25 mins
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"Of all the religious celebrations which take place in Spain and Latin American countries, Las Posadas is perhaps the most meaningful and certainly among the most colorful. Literally translated, it means the inns; figuratively, the shelters, and it refers to the quest of Mary and Joseph for shelter as they reach Bethlehem. In towns and villages throughout Mexico and other parts of the Spanish-speaking world we can still witness the re-enactment...
"Of all the religious celebrations which take place in Spain and Latin American countries, Las Posadas is perhaps the most meaningful and certainly among the most colorful. Literally translated, it means the inns; figuratively, the shelters, and it refers to the quest of Mary and Joseph for shelter as they reach Bethlehem. In towns and villages throughout Mexico and other parts of the Spanish-speaking world we can still witness the re-enactment of the peregrination during the nine evenings ending with Christmas Eve..."
Elena Paz and Carlos García Travesi
"De todas las celebraciones religiosas que tienen lugar en España y otros países latinoamericanos, Las Posadas es quizás el más significativo y ciertamente uno de los más coloridos. El término hace referencia al refugio que buscaron José y María en los alrededores de Belén. En villas y poblados a lo largo de México y de otros países hispano parlantes todavía se puede ser testigo de cómo se revive esta peregrinación durante nueve noches que culminan en la Nochebuena..."
Elena Paz y Carlos García Travesi
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Elena Paz and Carlos García Travesi
"De todas las celebraciones religiosas que tienen lugar en España y otros países latinoamericanos, Las Posadas es quizás el más significativo y ciertamente uno de los más coloridos. El término hace referencia al refugio que buscaron José y María en los alrededores de Belén. En villas y poblados a lo largo de México y de otros países hispano parlantes todavía se puede ser testigo de cómo se revive esta peregrinación durante nueve noches que culminan en la Nochebuena..."
Elena Paz y Carlos García Travesi
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World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Suni Paz, fl. 1977, C.G. Travesi
Date Published / Released
1963
Publisher
Folkways Records
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(Folkways Records, 1978), 38 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1978
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Carnaval in Cuba
produced by Andrew Schloss (Folkways Records, 1981), 46 mins
As Andrew Schloss explains in the liner notes: “Carnaval has a history of mixing and uniting people of different races, and the merriment and participation in Carnaval has always transcended class boundaries”. Recorded in 1980 in Havana and Santiago de Cuba, Schloss note only captures the unique unifying exper...
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produced by Andrew Schloss (Folkways Records, 1981), 46 mins
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As Andrew Schloss explains in the liner notes: “Carnaval has a history of mixing and uniting people of different races, and the merriment and participation in Carnaval has always transcended class boundaries”. Recorded in 1980 in Havana and Santiago de Cuba, Schloss note only captures the unique unifying experience that this celebration perpetuates, but also the vivacity of the Brazilian music which itself is a mélange of Portuguese, African...
As Andrew Schloss explains in the liner notes: “Carnaval has a history of mixing and uniting people of different races, and the merriment and participation in Carnaval has always transcended class boundaries”. Recorded in 1980 in Havana and Santiago de Cuba, Schloss note only captures the unique unifying experience that this celebration perpetuates, but also the vivacity of the Brazilian music which itself is a mélange of Portuguese, African and American Indian heritage. Liner notes include information on the History of Carnaval, as well as song and instrument details. Some notation and lyrics.
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Andrew Schloss
Date Published / Released
1981
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Children's Jamaican Songs and Games
(Folkways Records, 1957), 21 mins
Louise Bennett leads irresistible ring games that have been the favorites of Jamaican children across generations. Many songs retain a specifically African or British flavor.
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(Folkways Records, 1957), 21 mins
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Louise Bennett leads irresistible ring games that have been the favorites of Jamaican children across generations. Many songs retain a specifically African or British flavor.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1957
Publisher
Folkways Records
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John Crow Say..: Jamaican Music of Faith, Work and Play
produced by John Storm Roberts (Folkways Records, 1981), 39 mins
Rounds or cannons or quadrilles, European church harmony or familiar hymn melodies—these 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...
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produced by John Storm Roberts (Folkways Records, 1981), 39 mins
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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.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
John Storm Roberts
Date Published / Released
1981
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Latin American Children Game Songs
(Folkways Records, 1968), 44 mins
"In Latin America, as indeed throughout the world, there are two kinds of children’s songs: those taught to them by their elders or their teachers, and those learned at play with other children. This collection includes both types..."
Henrietta Yurchenco
"En Latinoamérica, así como en el resto del mundo,...
Henrietta Yurchenco
"En Latinoamérica, así como en el resto del mundo,...
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(Folkways Records, 1968), 44 mins
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"In Latin America, as indeed throughout the world, there are two kinds of children’s songs: those taught to them by their elders or their teachers, and those learned at play with other children. This collection includes both types..."
Henrietta Yurchenco
"En Latinoamérica, así como en el resto del mundo, existen dos clases de canciones infantiles: aquellas enseñadas por sus mayores o maestros, y aquellas aprendidas de otros niños duran... "In Latin America, as indeed throughout the world, there are two kinds of children’s songs: those taught to them by their elders or their teachers, and those learned at play with other children. This collection includes both types..."
Henrietta Yurchenco
"En Latinoamérica, así como en el resto del mundo, existen dos clases de canciones infantiles: aquellas enseñadas por sus mayores o maestros, y aquellas aprendidas de otros niños durante el juego. Esta colección incluye ambos tipos..."
Henrietta Yurchenco
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Henrietta Yurchenco
"En Latinoamérica, así como en el resto del mundo, existen dos clases de canciones infantiles: aquellas enseñadas por sus mayores o maestros, y aquellas aprendidas de otros niños duran... "In Latin America, as indeed throughout the world, there are two kinds of children’s songs: those taught to them by their elders or their teachers, and those learned at play with other children. This collection includes both types..."
Henrietta Yurchenco
"En Latinoamérica, así como en el resto del mundo, existen dos clases de canciones infantiles: aquellas enseñadas por sus mayores o maestros, y aquellas aprendidas de otros niños durante el juego. Esta colección incluye ambos tipos..."
Henrietta Yurchenco
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1968
Publisher
Folkways Records
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Palicour Indians of the Arucua River in Brazil
produced by David Blair Stiffler, fl. 1981-2014 (Folkways Records, 1981), 25 mins
"The Palicuour of the Arawak family now living along the Oyapok river in two locations, one in French Guiana and the other in Brazil have become acculturated and integrated into the Creole-society. They still maintain and practice distinct cultural traits that make them unique from other indigenous peoples in Sou...
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produced by David Blair Stiffler, fl. 1981-2014 (Folkways Records, 1981), 25 mins
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"The Palicuour of the Arawak family now living along the Oyapok river in two locations, one in French Guiana and the other in Brazil have become acculturated and integrated into the Creole-society. They still maintain and practice distinct cultural traits that make them unique from other indigenous peoples in South America..."
David Blair Stiffler
"Los Palicours, pertenecientes a... "The Palicuour of the Arawak family now living along the Oyapok river in two locations, one in French Guiana and the other in Brazil have become acculturated and integrated into the Creole-society. They still maintain and practice distinct cultural traits that make them unique from other indigenous peoples in South America..."
David Blair Stiffler
"Los Palicours, pertenecientes a la familia Arawak y que viven actualmente a lo largo del río Oyapok en dos localidades, una en la Guyana Francesa y la otra en el Brasil, son comunidades aculturadas e integradas a la sociedad criolla. Ellos aún mantienen y practican distintas tradiciones culturales que los hacen únicos y diferentes de otras sociedades indígenas de América del Sur..."
David Blair Stiffler
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David Blair Stiffler
"Los Palicours, pertenecientes a... "The Palicuour of the Arawak family now living along the Oyapok river in two locations, one in French Guiana and the other in Brazil have become acculturated and integrated into the Creole-society. They still maintain and practice distinct cultural traits that make them unique from other indigenous peoples in South America..."
David Blair Stiffler
"Los Palicours, pertenecientes a la familia Arawak y que viven actualmente a lo largo del río Oyapok en dos localidades, una en la Guyana Francesa y la otra en el Brasil, son comunidades aculturadas e integradas a la sociedad criolla. Ellos aún mantienen y practican distintas tradiciones culturales que los hacen únicos y diferentes de otras sociedades indígenas de América del Sur..."
David Blair Stiffler
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
David Blair Stiffler, fl. 1981-2014
Date Published / Released
1981
Publisher
Folkways Records
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There's a Brown Boy in the Ring and Other Children's Calypso Songs
(Folkways Records, 1959), 23 mins
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(Folkways Records, 1959), 23 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1959
Publisher
Folkways Records
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(Folkways Records, 1960), 41 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1960
Publisher
Folkways Records
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