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“Hidden Sky,” Mali, and the Chukchi people
By Elizabeth Doyle Elephants of Samburu, Kenya Jami Sieber – I just bought this album. It’s called “Hidden Sky” and it’s inspired by elephants. Yes, elephants! Apparently, according to the album...
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By Elizabeth Doyle Oumou Sangare, performing at a concert in Portugal, 2007 Oumou Sangare – There’s a region in Mali called Wassoulou which has a really famous musical tradition. Its music stems from...
View ArticleMusic: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Tinariwen, and Yanni
By Elizabeth Doyle Whirling dervishes, traditional Sufi dancers Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan — Some people say that this man, with his six-octave vocal range was the best singer of all time. Of all time!...
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