Maria Bakkalapulo
Iwan Fals: The Voice of Social Justice in Indonesia
Back in the 1960s, American musicians wrote songs of social justice. Today, Indonesian singer-songwriter Iwan Fals does the same.
Gagaku, Japanese Imperial Court Music
Gagaku is the oldest form of classical music in Japan. It thrived in Japanese imperial courts from the 700s. The tradition still survives but is rarely performed outside of Japan. But reporter Maria Bakkalapulo attended a performance in Scotland and tells us about it.
Malaysian YouTube Sensation Zee Avi
With two albums out, and a third in the works, Zee Avi gives the YouTube generation of musicians something to aspire to.
Scottish Band Oi Polloi Working to Popularize Gaelic
Speaking Gaelic used to be discouraged in Scotland, but the Scottish band Oi Polloi is doing its part to popularize the language.
Video: The Peatbog Faeries’ ‘Dust’
The band hails from the Scottish Isle of Skye and mixes traditional music with rock and African styles.
Body Percussion Music From Aceh
A group from Aceh performs body percussion music and is starting to get some notice outside the tsunami-ravaged region.
Tsunami Tourism in Indonesia
A growing number of tourists are coming to see the relics of tsunami destruction in Aceh.
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