Griots of the Mande World
The hereditary musicians of Mali, Guinea, Senegal and The Gambia, their instruments, and where to hear a thousand years of oral history for free.
Middle East & Caucasus›Caucasus›Georgia
Georgian Polyphony
Three voices, no conductor, and harmonies that predate Western tonality. A guide to the table songs, work songs and chant of the Caucasus.
Gamelan of Java and Bali
Bronze orchestras, interlocking rhythms and two tuning systems. How the court music of Central Java and the temple music of Bali differ, and where to hear both.