the musical brilliance of the qin tradition lies in the pieces as composed and reinterpreted by generations of performers, not in the kind of modal, melodic, or harmonic theory we see used so successfully elsewhere.
A musical odyssey between Montreal and Mumbai melds the ancient tradition of Indian ragas with contemporary jazz with forays into flamenco, funk and gamelan. Duniya, which means 'world' in several Asian and African languages
Great bravery in linking traditional Turkish styles with western music, tackling subjects that challenged authorities. In 1970s, was 1stTurkish woman to write + publicly perform her own songs!
"Shango's Dance" performs jazzy interpretations of the songs and dances from the Santería & Yoruba religious tradition. (The powerfull rhythms and chants the Santeros use to worship their West African ancestors and gods.)
Erkan Oğur (b. 1954, Ankara). He invented the first classical fretless guitar, plays his own compositions as well as Turkish traditional music, and also plays kopuz and baglama.
Niger is trapped between Algeria, Mali, Bukina Faso and other countries in the northern part of Africa. No ocean in sight to quench the thirst. Only the Sahara's endless desert. Front man Yacouba Moumouni & ensemble mix West & North African traditions.