(headline image: Greek bouzouki – CC BY 2.5, Link) The bouzouki is a musical instrument deeply rooted in Greek tradition, renowned for its distinctive sound…
The Bouzouki: An Alluring Long-Necked Lute with Roots in Greece
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Munnharpe, the Ancient Norwegian Jaw Harp
(headline image: Sigurd Brokke’s muunnharpes – Photo by Lena Knutli) The munnharpe, a Norwegian jaw harp, is a metal instrument believed to have originated in…
Morin Huur, the Traditional Horse-head Fiddle of Mongolia
(headline image: morin huur player. Photo courtesy of Mongolian National Centre for Intangible Heritage.) The morin huur, often referred to as the horse-head fiddle, is…
Baglama: The Popular Long Necked Turkish Lute
(headline image: Baglama Cedar Face SDS-408) The baglama (bağlama), a fretted lute belonging to the saz family, is a prominent instrument in Turkish folk music.…
Festival Med 24 – Third Day, Tabanka Djaz and the Splendor of Lusofonia
The African Diaspora found the walkway for its musical expressions in Portugal. The MED Festival in Loulé served as a platform to expose the ethnic…
Festival MED 2024, Part 3. Roberto Fonseca and Additional Moroccan and Lusophone Talent
On Friday, July 28, Day 2 of Festival Med unfolded with an impressive lineup that drew a significantly larger crowd. The increased attendance created a…
A Conversation with Polish Trio Wernyhora, Keepers of the Boykos Musical Legacy
(Headline image: Wernyhora – Photo by Adam Jaremko) I discovered the Polish trio Wernyhora after their participation in the first Upbeat Talent Award, when I…
Festival Med Part 2, Rising Portuguese Talent, Kora Master and Much More
The first day of concerts at Festival Med took place on June 27, 2024. Once you get your ticket, you have access to all stages.…
Festival MED, Part 1 – Exploring Loulé, a Thriving Portuguese Culture Hub
In late June, I had the pleasure of attending Festival MED, a remarkable annual world music festival that takes place in the city of Loulé…
Heart of the Fès Festival of Sufi Culture: Ecstasy, Sama Ritual Music
Photos by Zoubir Ali – except where noted. Videos by Marc Boudet. The sense of absolute elated wonder I felt throughout the Fès Festival of…