Music from the US/Nepal – The Mountain Music Project

This is a music video/trailer for an award-winning documentary film, The Mountain Music Project: A Musical Odyssey from Appalachia to Himalaya.

Featuring old-time musicians from Virginia and Nepal sharing each other’s music. Danny Knicely, Tara Linhardt, and the Mountain Music Project explore the connections between Appalachian and Himalayan music traditions.

Music of Syria – Farid El Atrache

Farid el Atrache ( also al-Atrash and al-Atrasch; born October 19, 1915 in al-Suwayda, Syria; † 26 December 1974 in Beirut, Lebanon) was a Syrian -Egyptian composer, singer and actor.

Hekayet Gharami a song withing a movie stared by Magda an Egyptian Star Acress of the late 50, 60, 70 until…Co-stared Farid El Atrash the singer of this song.

Music from Ukraine – Dakha Brakha

DakhaBrakha – is world-music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrainian “ethnic chaos” band DakhaBrakha, create a world of unexpected new music.

The name DakhaBrakha is original, outstanding and authentic at the same time. It means “give/take” in the old Ukrainian language.
DakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art

Music from Poland – Dikanda

Dikanda is a Polish folk group that was founded in 1997 in Szczecin. The band’s music is influenced by folk music and music from different nations, such as from Poland, Belarus, Bulgaria and Macedonia. There are also influences from Yiddish, from Roma and Kurdish music.

 

Music from the Faroe Islands – Eivor

Eivør Pálsdóttir (born 21 July 1983 in Syðrugøta / Faroe Islands) is a Faroese singer and composer. She sings soprano and accompanied himself on the guitar

or as in theis example on a “tambourine” here is her song Trollabundin

and another song in english , totally different

and a cover from Kate Bush “Hounds of Love ” because i love this song so much

Music from Norway – Wardruna

Wardruna is a musical project based on Nordic spiritualism and the runes of the Elder Futhark. It was started by Einar “Kvitrafn” Selvik in 2003, along with Gaahl and Lindy Fay Hella.

The project began in 2003 and has since released two albums, each based on a set of runes. There are plans to release at least one more disc, based on eight more of the runes.(wikipedia)

The video shows  the way to Bergen (Hordaland, Norway) , here is their song “Algir-Stien Klarnar”

 

Music from Poland – Gods and Demons

This song , or better these 4 or 5 songs come from Poland , as i could translate the title , the songs have all the same topic , gods and demons in slawonian mysticism , i could not identify the interpreters….. sorry , if someone can help , please don´t hesitate 7

Here , i found a good article about this topic ( in polish ) try to translate it with an online translator

 

Music from Finland – Mari Boine Persians

Mari Boine (born November 8, 1956 in Gámehisnjárga, Karasjok, Norway), previously known by her family name Mari Boine Persians, is a Sami singer whose style stands out by simple melodies and thrifty accompaniment.

Here is her song “Vuoi Vuoi Mu” , she sings in Sami , the language of  Lapland Sami People

Music from Australia – Vance Joy

Vance Joy is a folk pop musician from Australia, best known for his nice voice. Listen to his great summer song “Riptide”:

Music from the US – Neulore

Neulore are a fantastic new alternative/indie band out of Nashville, Tennessee.  The band formed in 2009.  The band has released an EP Apples and Eve.  They have done a lot of live shows in order to get their songs to the masses.  They are touring the US in May so check out their Facebook page.  This is their great song, “Eve.”