http://www.artsedge.kennedy-center.org In this series, Georges Collinet, host of NPR’s Afropop Worldwide, explores the rich history and culture of the music of the Arab World. Arabic musicians and scholars demonstrate the sounds of string, wind and percussion instruments that directly influenced the development of musical instruments common to the modern Western world. The importance of universal musical concepts, such as improvisation, ornamentation and audience participation are discussed in the context of the Arab World, as are the ideas of musical nationality and folk tradition in the face of modern cultural globalization. ARTSEDGE, the Kennedy Center’s arts education network, supports the creative use of technology to enhance teaching and learning in, through, and about the arts, offering free, standards-based teaching materials for use in and out of the classroom, media-rich interactive experiences, professional development resources, and guidelines for arts-based instruction and assessment. Visit ARTSEDGE at artsedge.kennedy-center.org. Feeder 1.5.9(763) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en © 2009 ARTSEDGE, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts dbx@artsedge.kennedy-center.org (ARTSEDGE: The Kennedy Center's Arts Education Network) dbx@artsedge.kennedy-center.org (ARTSEDGE: The Kennedy Center's Arts Education Network) Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:00:00 -0400 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:00:00 -0400 http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/podcasts/images/podcastCover_Arabesque.jpg http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org In this series, Georges Collinet, host of NPR’s Afropop Worldwide, explores the rich history and culture of the music of the Arab World. Arabic musicians and scholars demonstrate the sounds of string, wind and percussion instruments that directly influenced the development of musical instruments common to the modern Western world. The importance of universal musical concepts, such as improvisation, ornamentation and audience participation are discussed in the context of the Arab World, as are the ideas of musical nationality and folk tradition in the face of modern cultural globalization.jkjk ]]> ARTSEDGE, the Kennedy Center’s arts education network, supports the creative use of technology to enhance teaching and learning in, through, and about the arts, offering free, standards-based teaching materials for use in and out of the classroom, media-rich interactive experiences, professional development resources, and guidelines for arts-based instruction and assessment. Visit ARTSEDGE at artsedge.kennedy-center.org. ARTSEDGE: The Kennedy Center's Arts Education Network Arabesque, Arab Music, Arab World, Kennedy Center, Artsedge, ARTSEDGE: The Kennedy Center's Arts Education Network dbx@artsedge.kennedy-center.org no clean http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/podcasts/arabmusic.xml http://kennedyctr.vo.llnwd.net/o41/artsedge/audiostories/arabesque/Arabesque03-StylesOfMusic.mp3 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:18:44 -0400 arabesque-styles-of-music-of-the-arab-world ARTSEDGE: The Kennedy Center's Arts Education Network Musicians from across the Arab World discuss and demonstrate the diverse musical culture of diverse Arabic nations, their common musical roots, and where they believe Arab music is headed The Arab World spans the width of North African Maghreb, across the Arabian Peninsula and into the Levant. Centuries of indigenous and nomadic traditions have created a musical cultural tapestry of unique regional styles bound by common themes and ideas. In the 21st Century, Arabic folk music traditions have been confronted with increased globalization, from Egyptian mega-star Umm Kulthum, to the worldwide influence of Western media. Host Georges Collinet (NPR’s Afropop Worldwide) is joined by Arabic musicians to discuss the many styles and future of music of the Arab World. clean 14:42 http://kennedyctr.vo.llnwd.net/o41/artsedge/audiostories/arabesque/Arabesque02-UniqueMusic.mp3 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:16:00 -0400 arabesque-what-makes-arabic-music-unique ARTSEDGE: The Kennedy Center's Arts Education Network Scholars and musicians explore unique elements of Arabic musical culture, including improvisation, ornamentation, audience participation, and the state of "musical ecstasy." Much of what defines the music of the Arab World is the experience, not only for the musician, but also for the listener. In the Arab World, the audience is an active participant, responding to the ornamental and improvisatory offerings of the players, giving vocal feedback while in a state of “musical ecstacy.” Joined by Arabic music scholars and musicians, host Georges Collinet (NPR’s Afropop Worldwide) explores this important bond between musician and audience, and how it creates a unique musical relationship. clean 12:07 http://kennedyctr.vo.llnwd.net/o41/artsedge/audiostories/arabesque/Arabesque01-MusicalInstruments.mp3 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:14:52 -0400 arabesque-instruments-and-rhythms-of-the-arab-wor ARTSEDGE: The Kennedy Center's Arts Education Network Explore the fascinating history and sounds of musical instruments of the Arab World, many of which are direct ancestors of modern Western musical instruments. To western ears and eyes, musical instruments and of the Arab World may seem exotic. Host Georges Collinet (NPR’s Afropop Worldwide) is joined by scholars and musicians to explore the sounds and history of Arab musical instruments, such as the qanun, the oud, the rebab and the nay. The rhythms and musical tonality that help define the rich sound of Arabic music are explored in this informative podcast. clean 13:31