The chacarera is a traditional Argentine folk dance and music style that originated in the rural regions of Argentina, particularly in Santiago del Estero. It…
The Lively Chacarera Dance from Rural Argentina
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The Sarangi, the Ancient Bowed Instrument of South Asia
The sarangi is a traditional stringed musical instrument that is commonly played in South Asia, particularly in India and Nepal. Transitioning to its physical characteristics,…
The Timeless Odyssey of the Santur: From Ancient Assyria to Persia and Beyond
The santur, an ancient musical instrument with roots in the region now known as Iran, holds a rich history and influence across various cultures. Dating…
Sense of Place in World Music: Reflexions of a Non-Japanese Shakuhachi Player
According to French philosopher Henri Lefebvre, the space of philosophy and science is a fetish. Space is judged as having no ontological quality or property,…
The Ancient Rudra Veena of India
The Rudra Veena (also known as ruda vina and bin) is a large, plucked stick zither string instrument that takes center stage in Hindustani Music,…
The Ancient Vichitra Veena
By Dr. Mustafa Raza The veena or been is the oldest Indian classical music instrument. It was perfected in design in the 7th Century, but…
The Guitar: the Ultimate Companion, Portable, Elegant, and Far-Reaching
The guitar is a plucked musical instrument that has its roots in Spain. The origins of the guitar can be traced back to the Middle…
Bossa Nova: The Sensual Fusion of Rhythms that Revolutionized Brazilian Music
Bossa Nova is a Brazilian musical genre that emerged in the late 1950s. It combined traditional Brazilian music and rhythms; American jazz; and Portuguese lyrics…
The Banjo: A Timeless Icon of American Roots Music
The banjo is a musical instrument that has been a staple in American folk music for centuries. It has a unique sound that sets it…
The Story of the Diatonic Accordion
By Llúcia Ventura. The diatonic accordion (also known as button accordion) belongs to the reed organ family of wind instruments. Its mechanism is very simple. When…