This is Theodosii Spassov, probably one of my top 3 Bulgarian kaval players, with slow melody. It's a great demo of what the Bulgarian kaval can do; big range, kaba, vocal drone/harmonisation, sound effects, various levels of breathiness, ornaments like hlopki, mordents, vibrato. Particularly notable in this one is circular breathing, both for the 2nd kaval drone, which is quite common, but also in the main melody. Virtuosic stuff!
#Music #Ethnomusicology #WorldMusic
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During my #Ethnomusicology studies I took some modules in Global Pop, and because of that I love to occasionally check what's going on elsewhere. In this case, rock from #Kenya!
This is Kanyeki with Munene Wa Ita. They usually sing in Kikuyu, but there's English in this one too. 1/2 #Music
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According to some, #WestAfrica is a hotspot of the most talented guitarists around. I agree, but I freely admit I've been biased for a long long time now.
This is Fanta Bourama by Djelimady Tounkara. Considering the above statement, he's mixing in so many styles in this, from #flamenco to jeli ngoni-innspired melodies to #jazzy chromaticism, with immaculate technique and flair, and he makes it all sound effortless. He used to be in the legendary Rail Band before going solo, and is rightfully considered an African #guitar hero. Though not as famous—globally-speaking—as Ali Farka Touré (who occasionally played with the Rail Band’s competition, Les Ambassadeurs), he’s of that same generation of musical pioneers.
#music #musodon #musodons #ethnomusicology #Mali #Africa #guitarist
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Oh hell! Have Mansa as well; an atmospheric and expressive instrumental track progressing to a danceable groove.
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