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CROATIA (HRT) Ana Rucner, HRT Show Orchestra & Tamburitza Orchestra, Lado Ensemble Choir: Ode to Joy Excerpt from 'Voice of an Angel', the first solo concert by virtuoso cello player Ana Rucner. She's best known for her unique contemporary interpretation of classical music, a so-called cross-over between genres. |
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LITHUANIA (LTV)
National Theatre Ballet: Desdemona Excerpt from "Desdemona," a two-act Ballet by renowned Lithuanian composer Anatolijus Šenderovas, which premiered at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre for the opening of the Vilnius Festival 2005. |
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SPAIN (BBC) Son de la Frontera: Un Compromiso/Toda Una via Winner of the BBC World Music Award 'Best in Europe 2008,’ this group of innovative flamenco musicians is made up of young heirs and followers of the Diego del Gastor school. By fusing the Cuban tres (guitar with three pairs of strings) and the flamenco guitar they achieve a creative reinterpretation of Gastor's musical legacy. |
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CROATIA (HRT) Aki & Josipa: Dok je tebe Aki Rahimovski's first major solo concert was entitled 'Aki Sings Love Songs.' Aki has been at the forefront of the music scene in Croatia since his days as leading man for one of the country's most popular rock bands 'Parni Valjak'. The show featured many prominent guest singers, including the extraordinary Josipa Lisac. |
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TURKEY (TRT) Istanbul Sazendeleri: Nihavent Longa The Istanbul Instrumentalists first came together in 1999. Their aim is to present classical Turkish compositions and reach wide audiences both at home and abroad. Each of its members is considered a virtuoso in his own right, and the group has drawn great attention wherever it performs. |
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WALES (S4C) Ysgol Glanaethwy: Maent yn Dwedyd This performance was presented at the Choir from Wales Competition (Cor Cymru) which is held every two years. The event took place in the Great Hall at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre. |
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USA G. D. Harris: The Ostrich Dance The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company of Ohio, which specializes in African-American repertory, has reconstructed from film a dance that Asadata Dafora choreographed in 1932, three years after arriving in the United States from his native Sierra Leone. The male dancer embodies the giant bird: he does the staccato turns of the head and the rippling wing movements in an extraordinary choreography. |
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CZECH REPUBLIC Tara Fuki: Czekam Described by some as 'sound magicians with violoncellos' the incredible artistic expression of this duo lies in their vocal spontaneity and perfect coordination. Dorota’s velvet dark alto, complemented by Andrea’s frail soprano, gives origin to the unique hues and nuances displayed in their music. |
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SWITZERLAND DJ-BoBo: Dangerous After releasing a CD that includes some of his biggest hits as well as five new songs, DJ BoBo started his Vampires Alive Tour in April 2008 -- with major concerts scheduled in Switzerland, Germany and Poland. Touted as a mega party, it was described by its producers as the show that will “break new barriers.” And they deliver! |
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NORWAY Something Sally: Tip of my Tongue This band broke onto the Norwegian music scene two years ago with the single "Sally Can’t Wait". The song reached top 10 in the country and Something Sally was chosen as one of Norway's top export-friendly musical acts in Music Week. Since then, the band has released three singles, two music videos, made their Hit40 debut, topped iTunes’ sales charts, toured Europe and released a single with one of the top-selling female artists of the world, Joss Stone. |
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SPAIN (TV 3) Explosion Band: Tim-Pa-Tum This pyrotechnics musical spectacle was the closing ceremony of the 'Festes de la Mercé 2008', Barcelona's annual festival. It features the 'Explosion Band' where dozens of performers beat metal containers and drums in a big outdoors performance. Fireworks light up the sky against the background of the city's historic center. |
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GREECE (ERT) Lavredis Mahairitsas, Basilis Papakonstantinou: Willy Big outdoors concert featuring two icons from the Greek music scene. The piece presented here is an excerpt from a Music Festival that took place at the Lycabetus Theatre in Athens, in June, 2008. |
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MACEDONIA (MKRTV) Synthesis: Malinka Established in 1995 this prominent Macedonian group explores the folk music treasures of the country. This song was presented during the Sokpje Summer Festival 2008, one of Macedonia's most prestigious annual cultural events. |
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SOUTH AFRICA The Dizu Plaatjies Ibuyambo Ensemble: eMaxhoseni Dizu Plaatjies is the founder and former leader of South Africa’s internationally celebrated marimba group, AMAMPONDO. He led this group from a band of drummers on the streets of Cape Town to concert stages around the world. The composition featured here was written by soprano marimba player, Nicolas Gongxeka. |
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SCOTLAND (BBC Scotland) queen victoria school: Medley Scotland’s colourful musical spectacular, staged at the famous Edinburgh Castle every year, was first introduced in 1950. This excerpt features the band from the Queen Victoria School, a prestigious boarding school founded in 1908 as a memorial to Scottish soldiers killed in the South Africa War. The age of the performers ranges from 13 to 18 years old. |
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TURKEY
(TRT) Radio Quartet: Asiye This polyphonic female choir features the amazing voices of Senem Aypar, Çağlan Tankuryürümez, Elif Gökalp, Amber Türkmen. The piece featured here, recorded in the TRT studios, is a powerful sample of the rich traditions of Turkish Folk Music. |
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MALI Habib Koité: N' Teri This West African country has produced many great musicians. Koité comes from the Khassonké griot tradition. From his early days, he has played traditional Malian tunes to make his instrument mimic the traditional n'goni (a four-string lute) and kamele n'goni, or young man's harp, with six strings, giving a richness and native texture to his work. |
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ISRAEL The Idan Raichel Project: Im Telech Fascinated by Israel's diversity, Idan Raichel sought to celebrate his appreciation and respect for different traditions in a special project. He invited over 70 people from the country's diverse music scene to participate in his recordings. This artistic experiment turned into Israel’s biggest musical phenomenon in recent memory. Im Telech is one of his compositions. |
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SWITZERLAND DJ-Bobo: Olé Olé A festive, lively piece that will have everyone tapping - appropriately placed at the end of the compilation. |
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