#2977: Near Eastern Melodies
For this New Sounds, listen to some traditional medieval music of Armenia, along with contemporary Armenian music by Tigran Mansurian and Israeli composer Betty Olivero, as played by violist Kim Kashkashian. Also, Greek singer Savina Yannatou performs contemporary Lebanese music and Lebanese singer Sister Marie Keyrouz performs ancient Syriac Christian music, and more.
PROGRAM # 2977, Near Eastern Melodies (First aired on Tues. 9-8-09)
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ARTIST(S) |
RECORDING |
CUT(S) |
SOURCE |
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Sister Marie Keyrouz |
Traditional Maronite Chants |
Schubho-Ihaw qolo, excerpt [1:00] |
Harmonia Mundi 901350 |
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Savina Yannatou |
Terra Nostra |
Schubho Lhaw Qolo (Glory to the Word of God) [3:31] |
ECM 1856 |
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Kim Kashkashian |
Neharot |
Tigran Mansurian: Tagh for the Funeral of the Lord [5:30] |
ECM 2065 |
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The Sharakan Early Music Ensemble |
Music of Armenia, Vol. 2 |
Havik (Little bird) [3:03] |
Celestial Harmonies 13116 |
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Savina Yannatou |
Terra Nostra |
Hey Het (Song of the Emigrant) [4:59] |
See above. |
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David Byrne & Brian Eno |
My Life in the Bush of Ghosts |
The Carrier [4:20] |
Nonesuch 79894 |
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Natacha Atlas & the Mazeeka Ensemble |
Ana Hina |
El Nowm (Sleep) [5:49] |
World Village 450005 |
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Kim Kashkashian |
Neharot |
Betty Olivero: Neharót, Neharót (Rivers, Rivers) [16:14] |
See above. |
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Sister Marie Keyrouz |
Chant byzantin |
Inna-l-Malak, excerpt [3:00] |
Harmonia Mundi 501315 |
