Martin’s musical mystery tour – I am out visiting family in Spain – so this month’s blog comes from the land of flamenco.
It’s that time of the year when Christmas songs hit the airwaves. Read More
Martin’s musical mystery tour – Just come back from Sweden so this months music videos comes from that beautiful land. They have some unique traditional instruments like the nyckelharpa and wonderful traditions like yoiking (a style of singing).
I love this song sung by Sofia Jannok a singer-songwriter from Sweden who has taken the tradition of yoiking (Sami singing) and made it her own on this pop song.
Martin’s musical mystery tour – On my travels I get to hear incredible diverse music. So here is a monthly blog of some of the sounds and stories that have inspired me – a selection of various genres and styles from around the world . Last month’s selection was current popular Hawaiian island music – this month we look at some of the more traditional sounds.
Another bizarre twist to playing the drums – whilst on a trampoline! I am well impressed he still manages to hit the cymbals!
This made me smile – Russia enjoys the flash mob phenomenon.
A Persian warrior who was marching to battle was carrying a bow but no arrows. On the road he met a friend who asked why he had brought no ammunition. “How will you fight?” asked his friend. “I will use the arrows sent by the enemy,” he replied. “But what if no arrow comes?” “Then” replied the bowman, “there will be no war”.
Interesting that the trials of Khmer Rouge leaders is happening the week that Garlands for Ashes has been released. Check out this article and this video from the BBC
One of the few traditional instrument players that survived the Khmer Rouge genocides.
Here’s a link to our good friend and fellow mischief maker Mark Riley from the island of Kaua’i, who we have collaborated with on many musical ventures. ALOHA. Listen to his music ….. Read More
Interesting clip from Cambodia about the resurgence of Khmer arts.
“There has been a revival of traditional and contemporary arts across the country and Phnom Penh has become a hotbed of creativity and young talent. Michelle Jana Chan travelled to the capital to look at this resurgence.”
