Amazing Music of the World.

[Nikhil]

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Raag Darbari by Ustad Irshad Khan on Surbahar (bass sitar) with Sukhwinder Singh on Jori

This is a raag which is Carnatic in origin but adopted into the Hindustani music tradition.

 

 

[sphinxsix]

Thanks again for that one Nikhil. It is surprising to me how much this Abhang style sounds like Qawwali. But sung by women! I like it.

 

--Alex C.

I have similiar associations.

[Nikhil]

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Cuban legend Ruben Gonzlaez plays "Siboney"

My father used to play this song as well ... great memories.

 

 

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[sphinxsix]

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My father used to play this song as well ... great memories.

 

 

Cool! Did he play piano, too?

[accwai]

Raag Darbari by Ustad Irshad Khan on Surbahar (bass sitar) with Sukhwinder Singh on Jori [...]

 

Hmm... He is one of Ustad Imrat Khan's sons. Even more interesting, he's based out of Mississauga, Canada which is a subsurb of Toronto. And looks like he's regularly giving recital at University of Toronto. Got to keep an eye out for that. Thanks.

[Nikhil]

Cool! Did he play piano, too?

 

Yes very much so. Played a Yamaha electronic keyboard until his very last days.

We used to have an old English piano growing up but sold it eventually.

 

He had a diverse taste in music - ranging from Hindustani classical to Tango/Bossa Nova.

[sphinxsix]

@Nikhil If my father had played some instrument I would probably have bought my bass guitar 30 years earlier.. lol.

[sphinxsix]

The Jolly Boys - Jamaican mento veterans performing Amy Winehouse 'Rehab'.

[YashN]

@YashN

 

Thanks again for the intro Midnight Diner. What a fantastic series!

I have been trying to find the music for the series online but no luck so far.

This thread on Reddit can help.

 

Do check out "Terrace House" as well - probably one of the most interesting things is the analysis by the panel of celebrities, including "Yama-chan" who is systematically hilarious at each intervention.

[Nikhil]

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Ustad Sultan Khan on Sarangi with Zakir Hussain on Tabla

The second track is an exceptional rendition of a Rajasthani folk song.

 

Ustad Sultan Khan & Zakir Hussain | HDtracks

 

 

[Nikhil]

Nikhil that was just amazing. As a former percussionist I have a huge appreciation for that.

@Booster MPS, this might be something you might like.

Available on HDTracks this is a unique performance of Zakir Hussain with his father Ustad Alla Rakah

 

Tabla Duet [Moment] - Alla Rakha | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic

 

 

[Booster MPS]

@Booster MPS, this might be something you might like.

Available on HDTracks this is a unique performance of Zakir Hussain with his father Ustad Alla Rakah

 

Tabla Duet [Moment] - Alla Rakha | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic

 

 

 

Nikhil, thanks for keeping an eye out for that, I will look into it. I have been scouring Mark Guiliana's old tweets for something that he posted a while back to share. Will keep looking....

[Nikhil]

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"Saawan" by Mamme Khan -

Manganiyar music from the deserts of Rajasthan

 

[sphinxsix]

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"Saawan" by Mamme Khan -

Manganiyar music from the deserts of Rajasthan

Awesome! I'm going to explore Indian music some more during the weekend. BTW what is this fiddle-like instrument called?

[Nikhil]

... BTW what is this fiddle-like instrument called?

 

That is the Kamaicha - a unique folk instrument played by Managaniyar musicians. This is what I found out when I looked for more info - The body of the instrument is carved from mango tree log and goat skin is pasted on its belly. It consists total 17 strings in which main three strings are prepared from goat's intestine called "Roda" and "Joda". Rest 14 strings are called "Jhara" in which 5 strings of copper and 9 from steel wire is used. The bow is prepared from "Khejari" wood and horse tail hairs.

 

[semente]

That is the Kamaicha - a unique folk instrument played by Managaniyar musicians. This is what I found out when I looked for more info - The body of the instrument is carved from mango tree log and goat skin is pasted on its belly. It consists total 17 strings in which main three strings are prepared from goat's intestine called "Roda" and "Joda". Rest 14 strings are called "Jhara" in which 5 strings of copper and 9 from steel wire is used. The bow is prepared from "Khejari" wood and horse tail hairs.

On my first visit to Rajasthan I bought an old, rather tatty, yet still beautiful Sarangi.

I listened to many side of the road musician families, some quite good, and vividly remember listening fascinated to this little girl sing accompanied by her dad(?) and young brother(?) inside Mehrangarh Fort.

 

R

[Nikhil]

Street musicians all over the world are sometimes the best expressions of the art.

 

[sphinxsix]

Street musicians all over the world are sometimes the best expressions of the art.

 

..from Rajasthan to Glasgow..

 

[Nikhil]

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From Argentina - Mercedes Sosa sings "Misa Criollo" ... Composer Ariel Ramirez

 

[sphinxsix]

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From Argentina - Mercedes Sosa sings "Misa Criollo" ... Composer Ariel Ramirez

 

I didn't know she sang stuff like this. Sounds interesting.

[sphinxsix]

As I said, 'just an ethnic element is enough'..

Just discovered her name on another thread and checking out her albums. A French punk - new wave vocalist and guitarist inspired by African rhythms and harmonies. Is she interesting? Original for sure. Lizzy Mercier Descloux.

 

Performing.. 'Mission Impossible' (this reminds me a little Talking Heads 'Remain in Light')

 

 

 

And she could dance too

 

[sphinxsix]

This sounds interesting (and 24bit is quite cheap now)

 

 

 

The Queen of Turquoise | Basel RajoubÂ*– Télécharger et écouter l'album

 

 

And BTW I think noone mentioned Rabih Abou Khalil. Albums beautifully issued by Enya.

 

[Lynn124]

Don't know if anyone else has mentioned it, but Buena Vista Club's Live @ Carnegie hall is an excellent CD and recording.

[Lynn124]

>And BTW I think noone mentioned Rabih Abou Khalil. Albums beautifully issued by Enya.

 

very nice transitions. Will have to look for this.

[Lynn124]

The members of Altan Urag are classically trained, but produce more modern Mongolian music in general. Mongolian music is one of the few Asian genres which is naturally in a 2 or 4 part rhythm. Mongolia opened up it's country both to commercial mining (including uranium and coal) and foreign investment for the first time in recent history- maybe around 2012. Since then, the prices of mining products have collapsed and the country is... well... not doing well at all.