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The choral musical tradition widespread in southwestern China’s Dong communities is an a cappella polyphony.
Szék is a town in central Transylvania, Romania, with a large ethnic Hungarian population.
Since 1971 The Seldom Scene, a progressive bluegrass band, has been delighting fans around the world with their unique blend of bluegrass infused with country music, rock and classical pop.
Renowned Hungarian vocalist Eszter Bíró performed Jewish klezmer music with her band.
Prior to my first trip to Ecuador in 2010, I spent my teenage summers combing through stacks of CDs sold by Otavalan merchants at venues like the Great New York State Fair.
Eszter Bíró is a Hungarian singer and actress, who has worked in theater and film. She is the lead vocalist for the well-known Budapest Klezmer Band.
The Republic of Tuva, in Russia’s southern Siberian steppes, presents a rich mosaic of unique vocal and instrumental music.
The Kalmyks are the only indigenous Buddhist people in Europe.
This summer we are honored to present a special preview of the 2014 program focusing on China
Singers and musicians from the Republic of Kalmykia in Russia perform a variety of song styles, including selections from their epic tale Jangar
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