Thursday, January 10, 2013

Sing for the World to Hear!



Somehow I found the video by simply looking up Native American flute music. Being a flute player, I geeked out a little because I have always wanted to play two flutes at once so when I saw this I freaked out! In class, it seems like we've been talking about cultures coming together in their music. This video combines a Christian hymn with the timbre and style of Native American flute music.



Who knew that an a capella group of Liberian men would make it on the Sing Off??? All of these men are from Liberia and came to the United States to escape the Civil Crisis in West Africa. Although they sing African American gospel in this video, they also love sticking to their roots. They are wearing their traditional attire as well.



This video showcases all kinds of different cultures in Africa with some adorable children singing with  other groups of people. It's really neat that the guy who put this video together went to all the places to see the cultures. Each clip of the African groups is different as well. The instruments and costumes are unique as well. There's even a surprise of culture featured near the end ;)

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3 comments:

  1. Auspiciously Awesome AlexJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    I love the first video. I have always liked the sound of Amazing Grace. The flutes also remind me of the scene in the first Narnia movie where Mr. Tumnus plays an odd looking flute.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    I love all of your videos! I really like the last one because it brought unity to the different cultures, much like the We Are The World video.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Just before coming to Converse I played at the World Flute festival in India. One of the guest performers there played two Recorders at the same time! I think he was from Greece. I was so intrigued I wanted to try it out, however forgot about it with all the traveling I had to do just after that! Thanks for reminding me about this! HAVE to try it sometime. Maybe you'd care to join me? :)...I love the version of 'people get ready'. The last video is very inspiring and creative too.

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