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I'm a big fan of Ethiopian music (and food), but I confess to knowing more about Ethiopian Jazz, than traditional music ;) -
Haunting indeed geoff - and beautiful. Thank you. Lat'll like that one.Comment
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Thanks Geoff - John is right. I did like those selections. Actually, my favourite was "The Silk Road" which, as you say, has a prettiness. It had a similar impact on me to that of the kora. The North Korean clip though was the most fascinating. I wonder whether those instruments are rare or commonplace in that country? I also have a question about all of the clips you have posted. Are most of the compositions traditional and, if so, what is the current scope for the use of these instruments in new pieces? Instinctively, I would think that in a country like North Korea new work would be minimal. Anyway, do keep them coming.
I love the work of Joji Hirota and Guo Yue. The former is perhaps most well known for traditional Japanese drumming. However, both artists also use traditional instruments - flutes etc - in pieces that combine Eastern tradition with western classicism:
Taiko Drummers - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCAiZ...eature=related
Joji Hirota - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9d4s...eature=related
Chinese Bamboo Flute
Guo Yue
Sanshin from Okinawa
And then the fabulous okinawan music. At the risk of lowering the tone a bit - I can't match your style - I still love these:
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I've found this albumOriginally posted by geofflikesmusic View Post
The album features a number of different Ethiopian cultural groups - the Ajuran; Burji; Borana; Gernu; Giddle (or Gidole); Hanafa; Konso; Tigre; Wallano
They sing of the acts of daily life - places where there are plenty of honey (Track 5 a traditional Tigre song), Introduction of man to woman (Track 6), and perhaps predictably, a wedding song (Track 11), the album closes with a Greeting song (Track 12). They must have been listening to some of Lat's backward playlists...
A variety of different instruments are played, including the Woyisha cow horn and the Filla flute but I can find no images to share...however this has led me to some interesting byways.Comment
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Researching the previous album quickly led me to this oneOriginally posted by geofflikesmusic View Post
Which is a much more obvious precursor of the Ethiopian traditional music it is nowadays relatively easy to listen to (e.g. Alemu Aga et al).
And here is a small picture of a beganna, as pictured on the cover
as played on tracks 1 and 4.
but again, there are no images readily available of the other instruments - Shambukaw, Mbilta (I think these are flutes), tcherawata, masonko (both also stringed instruments) and the coboro (like a kettledrum)Comment
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Good spot, I really like the Giddle Instrumental from the 36 Gidole Flutists. Very minimalist.Originally posted by Globaltruth View PostI've found this album
The album features a number of different Ethiopian cultural groups - the Ajuran; Burji; Borana; Gernu; Giddle (or Gidole); Hanafa; Konso; Tigre; Wallano
They sing of the acts of daily life - places where there are plenty of honey (Track 5 a traditional Tigre song), Introduction of man to woman (Track 6), and perhaps predictably, a wedding song (Track 11), the album closes with a Greeting song (Track 12). They must have been listening to some of Lat's backward playlists...
A variety of different instruments are played, including the Woyisha cow horn and the Filla flute but I can find no images to share...however this has led me to some interesting byways.Comment
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Here's another very very interesting Ethiopian album, from the Ari tribe.
Some very interesting polyphony going on in the vocal music.
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Here's another beautiful album, from another African nation, Tanzania.
From the Inedit label, featuring Hukwe Ubi Zawose entitled 'Tanzanie, chants des Wagogo et des Kuria.
For those without spotify, here's a taster.
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Here's my last couple of ancient Ethopian albums (from 1975 and 1974 respectively, both recorded by messrs Lerner & Wolner). The first one is acapella and features the Falasha (exiled from Babylon around 850 B.C apparently) and the Ajuran (or Adjuran) tribes.
On Spotify:
Track 5, Baby Song, is my personal favourite...
The second is an altogether livelier affair,
celebrating Haile Selassie's 80th birthday on a couple of tracks, and an interesting track called 'Try His Chance - drawing from the sand', featuring talk of glass eating, lying on a bed of a nails, then a competition which we know as a 'tombola'.....why on earth the ethnomusicologist felt the need to capture that we'll never know. Fans may find Track 2, Lembola more rewarding with it's example of 'circular' breathing.
Both albums feature different versions of the same track 'Camel Song'.
Clearly an important creature in those parts at that time.
they seem quite pleased about that...Comment
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Latest camel news - certainly not traditional tho'Originally posted by Globaltruth View Post
Clearly an important creature in those parts at that time.
they seem quite pleased about that...
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Yoshikazu has sadly left the UK , I think he is now living in Germany ?Originally posted by geofflikesmusic View PostYoshikazu Iwamoto - Traditional Japanese Music
(note: not from same album on spotify)
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Nothing is more haunting & settling for the soul than some good Shakuhachi music. Yoshikazu Iwamoto is a true Shakuhachi master, and is resident in the UK.
Supposedly there was a 4 programme series on Radio 3, regarding the Shakuhachi. Has anyone heard/have a copy of this series?
Biographic details on 'Komuso.com' the one stop website for the Shakuhachi.
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Shakuhachi
The albums he made with Frank Denyer (particularly "Wheat") are extraordinary
I remember meeting him when he first came to the UK in the 1980's and being totally mesmerised by his skill and the beauty of the Hokyoku repertoire that he was playing .......
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Thanks for this 'stuff'....brilliant....much appreciated....bong chingComment
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..bong chingComment
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interesting MrGongGong, I haven't heard his work with Frank Denyer, but am very interested to hear them.Originally posted by MrGongGong View PostYoshikazu has sadly left the UK , I think he is now living in Germany ?
The albums he made with Frank Denyer (particularly "Wheat") are extraordinary
I remember meeting him when he first came to the UK in the 1980's and being totally mesmerised by his skill and the beauty of the Hokyoku repertoire that he was playing .......
It's a shame he's no longer in the UK, would have loved to see him perform live here.Comment
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i'm finding geoff's #23, 'chants des Wagogo et des Kuria' utube link very addictive most days!
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