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Post by drymdrum on Dec 21, 2013 15:54:06 GMT
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Post by drymdrum on Dec 21, 2013 16:25:50 GMT
Illapu are a Chilean folk and Andean musical ensemble that was formed in 1971 in Antofagasta, in northern Chile, by the brothers José Miguel, Jaime, Andrés and Roberto Márquez Bugueño. A later addition to the group was Osvaldo Torres. Illapu comes from the Quechua word meaning "Lightning Bolt". Their music was Andean folk. In 1981, because of the repression under the Pinochet regime, they were forced into exile - going first to France and later Mexico City. In 1988, due to the improved political climate, they returned to Chile. Their 1993 album (En Estos Días), which contained the hit single "Lejos del Amor", won 7 platinum records.
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Post by drymdrum on Dec 21, 2013 16:39:06 GMT
More from Chile
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Post by drymdrum on Dec 21, 2013 16:54:38 GMT
Bolivia "Kjarkas - Living next to you"
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Post by Rabbit on Dec 21, 2013 17:51:16 GMT
Jeez Alan. Quite a collection. You are going to cost me a fortune!!!!
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Post by Dave on Dec 22, 2013 14:35:20 GMT
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Post by drymdrum on Dec 22, 2013 23:44:44 GMT
Hi Dave , chip in as much as you like this is an exploration of "Music", that it's labelled "World" just means music from around the world, after all there's music in everyone. What tickles your audio tonsils? Let's know, just might find something to jazz up your jaded buds. Regards, Alan
Here is Wiki's take on music...............
"Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch (which governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter, and articulation), dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture. The word derives from Greek μουσική (mousike; "art of the Muses"). The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of music vary according to culture and social context. Music ranges from strictly organized compositions (and their recreation in performance), through improvisational music to aleatoric forms. Music can be divided into genres and subgenres, although the dividing lines and relationships between music genres are often subtle, sometimes open to personal interpretation, and occasionally controversial. Within the arts, music may be classified as a performing art, a fine art, and auditory art. It may also be divided among art music and folk music. There is also a strong connection between music and mathematics. Music may be played and heard live, may be part of a dramatic work or film, or may be recorded. To many people in many cultures, music is an important part of their way of life. Ancient Greek and Indian philosophers defined music as tones ordered horizontally as melodies and vertically as harmonies. Common sayings such as "the harmony of the spheres" and "it is music to my ears" point to the notion that music is often ordered and pleasant to listen to. However, 20th-century composer John Cage thought that any sound can be music, saying, for example, "There is no noise, only sound." Musicologist Jean-Jacques Nattiez summarizes the relativist, post-modern viewpoint: "The border between music and noise is always culturally defined—which implies that, even within a single society, this border does not always pass through the same place; in short, there is rarely a consensus ... By all accounts there is no single and intercultural universal concept defining what music might be."
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Post by drymdrum on Dec 23, 2013 0:13:44 GMT
Quick jump now back across the Atlantic to Portugal, here is a favourite FADO performer of mine Mariza first singing in London and then in Lisboa.
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Post by drymdrum on Dec 23, 2013 0:42:07 GMT
Carminho
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Post by drymdrum on Dec 23, 2013 17:04:25 GMT
I've not delved into Spain yet, much of what we have looked at so far has come from Latin America with the massive influence that Spain has had on that Continent we must take a good look and listen at the Spanish scene soon. However as a taster here is a "marriage made in heaven" two artists who in my opinion certainly go together.
Pablo Alborán and Carminho Spain/Portugal
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Post by drymdrum on Dec 24, 2013 16:09:28 GMT
Toumani Diabaté is a Malian kora player. In addition to performing the traditional music of Mali, he has also been involved in cross-cultural collaborations with flamenco, blues, jazz, and other international styles.
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Post by drymdrum on Jan 2, 2014 22:23:18 GMT
Back to the USA for a look at "The Flecktones" and Bela Fleck.
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Post by drymdrum on Jan 2, 2014 23:34:59 GMT
Sharlene Flores Parang Singer
"Parang is a popular folk music originating from Trinidad and Tobago, it was brought to Trinidad by Venezuelan migrants who were primarily of Amerindian and African heritage, something which is strongly reflected in the music itself."
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Post by drymdrum on Jan 3, 2014 0:21:41 GMT
Ebony Steel Band
Just love this one, Croydon Steel Orchestra
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Post by drymdrum on Jan 3, 2014 20:47:55 GMT
Starting this look at Australasia with a singer I saw on Andrew Marr Show last year Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu here he is singing his song "Djilawurr" on the Australian TV show Rockwiz
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