I've been fascinated by "world music" for a long time. Some of the instruments and styles that you can find "out there" are truly amazing, but will only very rarely get any sort of mainstream pickup or success. Some of the combinations are truly magical. This video is one of those. Enjoy If you know of any other weird and wonderful musical combinations let me know in … [Read more...] about Australian Didgeridoo with Mongolian and Tibetan Musicians
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Nothing Else Matters
A lovely cover version of Metallica's Nothing Else Matters played on handpan drums by Italian singer and instrument maker Mumi I have no idea how I ended up falling down a handpan music shaped hole on YouTube the other evening, but somehow I did and there's some really cool stuff out there. … [Read more...] about Nothing Else Matters
Queen – Medieval Style
Not as insane as some of the stuff you'll find online, but still a tad quirky: … [Read more...] about Queen – Medieval Style
Peter Gabriel’s Biko 2021 Version
Peter Gabriel has recorded a new version of his hit "Biko". It's always loved that song and this version is really fantastic. The video is well worth watching: More than 25 musicians from seven countries join Gabriel for this global rendition to share a message of unity, peace, and hope, including Beninese vocalist and activist Angélique Kidjo, Silkroad’s Yo-Yo Ma, and … [Read more...] about Peter Gabriel’s Biko 2021 Version
Aretha Franklin in Blues Brothers
Probably the best way to remember Aretha Franklin is with her music. Here she is doing a fantastic rendition of "Think" in the classic film "Blues Brothers" She might be gone, but her music will live on. … [Read more...] about Aretha Franklin in Blues Brothers