Most Americans are only superficially acquainted with Middle Eastern music, as presented in movie soundtracks. However, music from the Arabic speaking countries is very diverse and is integral to the spiritual life of the people who listen to it. Anne Rasmussen (The College of William and Mary)leads an ensemble of music students who perform Middle Eastern melodies. On this show, she plays traditional instruments like the ‘Ud’ (an 11-stringed lute) and the ‘Riqq’ (a percussion instrument).
Also: Craig Naylor (University of Mary Washington) conducts musical concerts by contemporary Native American composers and is himself a composer who is influenced by this country’s Native culture.
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