There was this project done by Yo-yo Ma and the Smithsonian Institution
called 'The Silk Road' where they traveled along Marco Polo's supposed trade
route and recorded native music along the way. It resulted in this
compilation of music by Mongolian throat singers, Kazakh, Uyghur, Uzbek,
Iranian, Turkish, and Afghan artists all playing instruments that I had no
idea even existed. Really cool stuff. Some of it is really difficult to
wrap our Western minds around...but if you appreciate music...I'm sure
you'll enjoy it. It's kind of obscure but truly authentic. If you want, I
would be happy to send you a copy.
Conversely, on the other side of the spectrum, the 'Monsoon Wedding'
soundtrack is actually pretty cool. It's tribal/middle eastern music set
against beats.
Let me know if you want me to send you 'The Silk Road' and good luck!
Sabrina
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