Multicultural perspectives in music
Working with Sirocco
Multicultural music activities
Buisalsa:
John Napier
Daichovo Doncheno: Traditional Bulgarian
Maori Fishing Song: Traditional arrangement
Tierna Guajira: Carlos Villanueva
Videos and articles
Balawan and Batuan Gamelan
Background
Instruments
References
Listening Guide
Singing music from different cultures
Useful multicultural music websites

Introducing
Imbosima

Photo of the band Imbosima Imbosima was formed in 1992 for Musica Viva In Schools. The group's inspiration is the wonderful variety of musical sounds available to contemporary Australia through migration, travel and communication. This is reflected in its name, Imbosima, which means to 'sow songs'. Imbosima's influences have been the music of Africa and Latin America with its long history of new and mutual influences, migration and cultural interaction. The group members attempt not merely to reproduce this music but to enlarge it within the context of their own musical backgrounds.

For more information on this group and Musica Viva In Schools visit www.musicavivainschools.com.au.

 

Buisalsa: John Napier

Listen to Buisalsa (audio clip 4.1MB)
Buisalsa activities (pdf 511KB)
Buisalsa activities (doc 1MB)