Music and Dance
Kora
Kora is a traditional harp-lute with 21 strings. It is a musical instrument played in Mali and some other westafrican countries.
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Traditional drums of Sri Lanka
Drums have been part of everyday life in Sri Lanka for more than 2,500 years. It is believed that there are about 30 traditional drums.
Read MoreAbbots Bromley Horn Dance
An ancient English folk dance that is performed in the village of Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire, taking place each year on Wakes Monday.
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A traditional Indian dance form known for its elaborate masks and vigorous movements.
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Huayño
Huayno (huayño) is the name of dance and music popular in the Andean countries of South America.It represents unique combination of traditional folk music and modern rhythms created in big cities.
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Kalbelia is a traditional dance and the nomadic tribe of same name in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Kalbelia is danced by female dancers.
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A traditional Indonesian dance involving a group of dancers who “ride” on colourful horses made of bamboo and cloth.
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Parachicos is a traditional Mexican dance performed during the Grand Feast in the city of Chiapa de Corzo, Mexico. The festival is held between the 4th and 23rd of January.
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Periniţa or Perniţa (from Romanian pernă which means a pillow) is a traditional Romanian and Moldavian wedding dance. The dancers dance standing in circle.
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Polka is a lively dance and a type of folk music popular all over Europe but also in parts of Mexico, the United States and some other countries.
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Samba de Roda is a traditional Brazilian dance from the region of Recôncavo located in the state of Bahithat combines traditions of African Slaves and those of the Portuguese.
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Schuhplattler is a traditional dance of the German Bavaria region and Austria. In the past it used to be a way to impress single girls.
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The Scissors dance or Danza de las tijeras is the traditional dance from the Peruvian region of Ayacucho. The music for this dance is performed on violin and harp.
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Sword dances exist in parts of Europe and Asia. There are dances with only one dancer. Dances with group of dancers usually perform false battles.
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Topeng (in Indonesian “mask”) is a traditional Indonesian dance where one or more performers wear a mask.
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Topeng (in Indonesian “mask”) is a traditional Indonesian dance where one or more performers wear a mask.
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Hejnał mariacki
Every hour, from the highest tower of St. Mary's Church (“Kościół mariacki”) a trumpeter repeats a simple tune - four times.
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Pungmul (p'ungmul) is a traditional Korean music style. Each performance includes tens of dancers, drummers and singers.
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Talerschwingen or talerrollen is an unusual tradition popular in the east of Switzerland. A 5 Swiss franc coin creates a sound similar to the one of cow bells.
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Verdiales is one form of the traditional Spanish flamenco music. It is typical for Los Verdiales region located north of Malaga, Andalucia. Special verdial olives are grown in the region. The word “verdiales” actually comes from Latin word “verdan” which means green.
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Burundian Drummers
Traditional Burundian drummers perform at a public event in Burundi's capital, Bujumbura.
Abbots Bromley Horn Dance
Sir Benjamin Stone's Pictures - Festivals, Ceremonies and Customs. Published by Cassell & Co. London. 1906
Parachicos
Parachicos dancing in the patronal festival of San Sebastián Mártir. January, 2019