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Colombian 'Champeta.'
Champeta or terapia criolla is a new form of music with African roots which emerged from the black neighborhoods in and around Colombia's Cartagena...
UNESCO Courier, 06/01/98 by Isabelle Leymarie · More from publication -
Dizzy Gillespie, a jazz giant
Gillespie showed his interest in jazz music during his boyhood days in Cheraw, SC. He played with jazz great Ella Fitzgerald and performed at the...
UNESCO Courier, 05/01/98 by Isabelle Leymarie · More from publication -
It's rumba time!
The slave trade has changed African music as Africans came in contact with various cultural influences. The Cuban son music was Spanish in origin....
UNESCO Courier, 04/01/98 by Isabelle Leymarie · More from publication -
Ton-That Tiet
The most distinguishing aspect of Vietnamese composer Ton-That Tiet's music is the contiguity of the Western style and Oriental depth. Man and his...
UNESCO Courier, 03/01/98 by Isabelle Leymarie · More from publication -
The magnificent beauty of music!
Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich talks about his musical inclinations and his performances which manifested his great passion...
UNESCO Courier, 07/01/97 by Isabelle Leymarie · More from publication -
Ethiopia's azmari minstrels
The azmariz are Amhara minstrels. They use traditional instruments and sing praise songs, love poetry and humorous or satirical verses. They excel...
UNESCO Courier, 05/01/97 by Isabelle Leymarie · More from publication -
Rido Bayonne
Rido Bayonne is described as a musical jack of all trades mainly because he plays a variety of musical instruments with versatility. He talks about...
UNESCO Courier, 04/01/97 by Isabelle Leymarie · More from publication -
Rediscovering Lili Boulanger
A background on the life and works of French composer Lili Boulanger is provided. Despite her death at the age of 24, Lili was able to compose...
UNESCO Courier, 03/01/97 by Isabelle Leymarie · More from publication -
David Sanchez
Puerto Rican jazz saxophone player David Sanchez discusses his country's music. He cites the predominant influence of black culture in Latin...
UNESCO Courier, 01/01/97 by Isabelle Leymarie · More from publication -
Bernard Maury
Bernard Maury is the designated spiritual heir/disciple of jazz artist Bill Evans. He trained as a classical pianist in his native France, but got...
UNESCO Courier, 12/01/96 by Isabelle Leymarie · More from publication
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