Voices of Forgotten Worlds: Traditional Music of Indigenous Peoples

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In the introduction to Larry Blumenfeld's book Voices of Forgotten Worlds: Traditional Music of Indigenous People, David Lewiston makes a distinction between "world beat music" and "world music." He defines the former as "a musical synthesis" of "elements and instruments from very different cultures," and he defines the latter as "unique musical expressions," each from a "distinct culture." The book and the two CDs of illustrative field recordings that come with it are devoted to the latter approach. Twenty-eight different cultures are represented, ranging from the Tuvans of Siberia to the Kayopo of Brazil, from the Wodaabe of Niger to the Navajo of Arizona. Each society is represented by one or two musical selections on the CDs and a chapter in the book which puts the music in a geographic, historical and social context. --Geoffrey Himes

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Average customer rating: wonderful set Introduction to Various Styles

Voices of Forgotten Worlds: Traditional Music of Indigenous Peoples Various Artists Manufacturer: Ellipsis Arts ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000059T2 Release Date: 1996-09-03

Tracks:

1. Tuvans - Tuvans
2. Ainu - Ainu
3. Ainu - Ainu
4. Garifuna - Garifuna
5. Quechuan - Quechuan
6. Saami - Saami
7. Saami - Saami
8. Bunun - Bunun
9. Kanak - Kanak
10. Australian Aborgines - Australian Aborgines
11. Pashtun - Pashtun
12. Newar - Newar
13. Inuit - Inuit
14. Inuit - Inuit
15. Maya - Maya
16. Azerbaijani - Azerbaijani
17. Maori - Maori
18. Rashaida - Rashaida
19. Tibetans - Tibetans
20. Ladakhis - Ladakhis

Tracks:

1. Solomon Islanders - Solomon Islanders
2. Solomon Islanders - Solomon Islanders
3. Ba-Benjelle Pygmies - Ba-Banjelle Pygmies
4. Vighurs - Vighurs
5. Kayapo - Kayapo
6. Tolai - Tolai
7. Aga - Aga
8. Turkmen - Turkmen
9. Batak - Batak
10. Wodaabe - Wodaabe
11. Native Americans - Native Americans
12. Native Americans - Native Americans
13. Native Americans - Native Americans
14. Wagogo - Wagogo

Customer Reviews:

wonderful set.......2005-09-09

The book is beautiful, with lots of color photography. The tracks are great, you can tell that there were some ethnomusicologists involved. Alltogether, a great buy.

Introduction to Various Styles.......2000-02-20

Excellent samples of various groups and locations all over the world. The range is from Tuvan throat singers, Inuit songs, the Australian Aborigne digeridoo, three Native American pieces among others, but there is something from every geographical area and musical style. If you are interested in a wide variety of groups or would like to hear samples of various groups, this CD set is usefula as it gives a taste and an introduction to different ethnic group music styles. The accompanying booklet is a very useful resource in learning more about the music, the culture and in some cases, the performers of these pieces.

Average customer rating: Real musicians, real instruments - REAL BEAUTY! Fascinating and fun!

Voices of Forgotten Worlds: Traditional Music of Indigenous Peoples Various Artists Manufacturer: Ellipsis Arts ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000059T0 Release Date: 1993-11-12

Tracks:

1. Tuva Kazhangnar-Throat-Singing (IUna) - Tuvans
2. Sitting Song-Ainu Song (Japan) - Ainu
3. Ayoro Kotan-Ainu Song (Japan) - Ainu
4. Busigan-Parranda Dance (Belize) - Garifuna
5. Kantus De Apacheta-Fiesta Music (Bolivia) - Quechvan
6. Mahte Lemet Elle-Saami Joikh (Norway) - Saami
7. Migal Elle Garen-Saami Joikh (Norway) - Saami
8. Bisitaita-Song Of Consolation (Taiwan) - Bunun
9. Danse De Toka Nod-Dance (New Caledonia) - Kanak
10. Dalubun-Love Song With Didjeridoo (Australia) - Australian Aborigines
11. Pashtu Ghazal-Love Poem (Afghanistan) - Pashtun
12. Marsi Malasri-Celebration Music (Nepal) - Newar
13. Imina Imina-Inuit Legend (Greenland) - Inuit
14. Navssapaluk Sadorana-Inuit Drum-Song (Mexico) - Inuit
15. Son Sventa N'ahual San Lorenzo-Fiesta Processional (Mexico) - Maya
16. Koroghlu-Ashiq Song (Azerbaijan) - Azerbaijani
17. He Toa Takitini/Ka Tohia Atu Koe/Ki Okoiki-Action Songs And Wardance (New Zealand) - Maori
18. Rashaida Dance (Eritrea) - Rashaida
19. Gyutntra-Harmonic Monk Chanting (Tibet) - Tibetans
20. Ghungigot Thonpo-Traditional Song (Ladakh) - Ladakhis

Tracks:

1. Mbumbusa-Panpipe Ensemble (Guadalcanal) - Solomon Islanders
2. Vinango-Chorus (Savo) - Solomon Islanders
3. Elengi Ceremony (Excerpt)-Pygmy Song (Central Africa) - Ba-Benjelle Pygmies
4. Nazirkhom-Folk Song (China) - Uighurs
5. No'ok-'Amor-Corn Ceremony (Brazil) - Kayapo
6. Akuka-Tubuan Festival Song (Papua New Guinea) - Tolai
7. Gending Sekar Gabund-Gamlean Salunding (Bali) - Aga
8. Untitled-Turkmen Folk Song (Iran) - Turkmen
9. Batara Guru-Toba Ceremony (N. Sumatra) - Batak
10. Lelore-Geerewol Dance (Niger) - Wodaabe
11. Spokane 'Stick Game Song' (US) - Native Americans
12. Navajo Squaw Dance (US) - Native Americans
13. Northern Cree 'Squaw Dance Song' (Canada) - Native Americans
14. Sote Tulifurahia Kama Siku Ya Arusi-Independance Song (Tanzania) - Wagogo

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In the introduction to Larry Blumenfeld's book Voices of Forgotten Worlds: Traditional Music of Indigenous People, David Lewiston makes a distinction between "world beat music" and "world music." He defines the former as "a musical synthesis" of "elements and instruments from very different cultures," and he defines the latter as "unique musical expressions," each from a "distinct culture." The book and the two CDs of illustrative field recordings that come with it are devoted to the latter approach. Twenty-eight different cultures are represented, ranging from the Tuvans of Siberia to the Kayopo of Brazil, from the Wodaabe of Niger to the Navajo of Arizona. Each society is represented by one or two musical selections on the CDs and a chapter in the book which puts the music in a geographic, historical and social context. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

Real musicians, real instruments - REAL BEAUTY!.......2002-05-12

If you're into REAL world music (as opposed to synthesized electronica), this is a great find. Voices of Forgotten Worlds offers a peek into other worldviews and cultures in danger of extinction - thanks to the all-powerful globalizing influences of television, [corporations]. Grab it while you can; you won't be dissappointed!

Fascinating and fun!.......1999-02-17

The book that accompanies the CD is superbly produced with high quality color pictures, notes about the artists, descriptions of the culture, and remarks about the recording process for each track. As a one-purchase introduction to the music of indigenous peoples, it can't be beat. But be careful--after reading about and listening to this music, you may find yourself wanting to purchase lots more music you only get to sample here.

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Voices of Forgotten Worlds: Traditional Music of Indigenous Peoples Various Artists Manufacturer: Ellipsis Arts ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000050K45 Release Date: 1996-09-03

Tracks:

1. Tuva Kozhangar - Tuvans
2. Sitting Song - Ainu
3. Ayoro Kotan - Ainu
4. Busigan - Garifuna
5. Kantus De Apacheta - Quechuan
6. Mahte Lemet Elle - Saami
7. Migal Elle Garen - Saami
8. Bisitaita - Bunun
9. Danse De Toka Nod - Kanak
10. Dalubun - Australian Aborigines
11. Pashtu Ghazal - Pashtun
12. Marsi - Malasri - Newar
13. Imina Imina - Inuit
14. Navssapaluk Sadorana - Inuit
15. Son Sventa N'Ahual San Lorenzo - Maya
16. Koroghlu - Azerbaijani
17. He Toa Takitini - Ka Tohia Atu Koe - Ki Okoiki - Maori
18. Rashaida Dance - Rashaida
19. Gyuto Tantra - Tibetans
20. Ghungsgot Thonpo - Ladakhis

Tracks:

1. Mbumbusa - Solomon Islanders
2. Vinango - Solomon Islanders
3. Ejengi - Ba - Benjelle Pygmies
4. Nazirkhom - Vighurs
5. No' Ok-'Amor - Kayapo
6. Akuka - Tolai
7. Gending Sekar Gadung - Aga
8. N.A. - Turkmen
9. Batara Guru - Batak
10. Lelore - Wodaabe
11. Stick Game Song - Native Americans
12. Navajo Squaw Dance - Native Americans
13. Squaw Dance Song - Native Americans
14. Sote Tulifurahia Kama Siku Ya Arusi - Wagogo

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