Music of the world's peoples. Vol. 1.
Folk music from various countries, not read from notes but sung and played "by ear." Includes music from Africa, Europe, Asia, and the United States.
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| Format: | CD Audio |
| Language: | Multiple languages |
| Language Notes: | Notes and texts of songs with English translations included. |
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Washington, D.C. :
Smithsonian Folkways Records,
2001
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| Series: | Custom compact disc series.
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Table of Contents:
- Madagascar (Chant malgache): Oay lalay e (Ohe anis!) (2:55)
- Ireland (Medley of reels): Drowsy Maggie ; Scottish Mary ; Flogging reel (2:59)
- Georgia (Caucasian) (2:50)
- Greece (2:53)
- Japan (Gagaku): Imperial sho koto chant (2:58)
- Nigeria (Yoruba tribe) (2:57)
- India: Sanai gath (Raga kaphi) (3:30)
- India: Bombay Orchestra (3:12)
- France (Pyrenees): Dance tune (2:01)
- Russian gypsy (2:41)
- Bali (Gender wajang) 2:59)
- Arabia (2:54)
- Tahiti: Maururu roa vu ; Riro mau ; Hah hah Moorea (1:47)
- Tibet: Lament for the dead (3:04)
- U.S.: Pretty Polly (3:00)
- Iceland: Song of greeting, Hlidarendakoti (Rymur) (1:20)
- Spain: Pateneras (Canto hondo) (2:40).