Language:
Multiple languages
Pages:
1 audio disc (48 min.)
,
digital
,
4 3/4 in.
Additional Material:
1 guide ([8] pages ; 23 cm)
Series Statement:
Music of the world's peoples / compiled and with notes by Henry Cowell volume 1
Series Statement:
Ethnic Folkways Library albums
Series Statement:
Music of the world's peoples
DDC:
781.62
Keywords:
Folk music
;
Folk songs
Abstract:
Madagascar (Chant malgache): Oay lalay e (Ohe anis!) -- Ireland (Medley of reels): Drowsy Maggie ; Scottish Mary ; Flogging reel -- Georgia (Caucasian) -- Greece -- Japan (Gagaku): Imperial sho koto chant -- Nigeria (Yoruba tribe) -- India: Sanai gath (Raga kaphi) -- India: Bombay Orchestra -- France (Pyrenees): Dance tune -- Russian gypsy -- Bali (Gender wajang) -- Arabia -- Tahiti: Maururu roa vu ; Riro mau ; Hah hah Moorea -- Tibet: Lament for the dead -- U.S.: Pretty Polly -- Iceland: Song of greeting, Hlidarendakoti (Rymur) -- Spain: Pateneras (Canto hondo)
Abstract:
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
Note:
Compact disc
,
Compiled and edited by Henry Cowell
,
Vocal and instrumental music, dubbed from commercially issued and privately recorded discs
,
Program notes by Henry Cowell (8 p.) inserted in container
,
Recorded in various countries
,
Notes and texts of songs with English translations included
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