Ray Manzarek – keyboarder of the legendary Doors , died Monday 5-20-2013 at the age of 74. He formed together with Jim Morison the group the Doors
Here is their song – Riders on the Storm
Tag Archives: worldmusic
Music from UK – The Merrylees
The Merryless is a indie rock band formed in 2012. Listen to their song ” For You”.
Music from the US – Soggy Bottom Boys / Dick Burnett / Emry Arthur
“Man of Constant Sorrow” (also known as “I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow“) is a traditional American folk song first recorded by Dick Burnett, a partially blind fiddler from Kentucky. The song was originally recorded by Burnett as “Farewell Song” printed in a Richard Burnett songbook, circa 1913. An early version was recorded by Emry Arthur in 1928 (Vocalion Vo 5208). Public interest in the song was renewed after the release of the 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou?, as it plays a central role in the film’s plot.
by Emry Arthur
and a very good cover by the Gormans
Music from the US – Junior Wells
Junior Wells (December 9, 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, † 15 January 1998 in Chicago, Illinois), actually Amos Blackmore, was an American blues musician. His instrument was the harmonica. He played with Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Magic Sam, Lonnie Brooks and the Rolling Stones.
Here is his song Hoodoman Blues
Music from the US – Screamin Jay Hawkins
Jalacy Hawkins, better known as Screamin ‘Jay Hawkins (born 18 July 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, † 12 February 2000 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France) was an American blues singer, who is known for his unusual performances and songs like I Put a Spell on You and Constipation Blues .
First he wanted to be a opera singer, but when he failed he started his career as a blues singer and piano player. Hawkins was an excellent Boxer , in 1949 he was the middleweight chapion from Alaska.
On 12th of February Hawkins died in 2000 and left a large number of children who came from many different women. About 55 children are known, some sources report up to 75 children.
Here is his song “I put a spell on you “
Muic from Spain – NOHA (Noise of Human Art )
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 UK – Karen Elson
Karen Elson (born 14 January 1979) is a British model, singer-songwriter and guitarist.
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
