Global Music Ideas
Articles and ideas that touch on music from around the world.
The Power of the Home-Away-Home Structure in Art and Life
Western music often feels like a story unfolding in sound. It begins with a theme, a key, a harmony that sets the stage—our musical home. From there, we venture outward.…
Investigating How Environments Shape What Music Was Created And Performed
As a composer, I often find myself captivated by the ways in which the environment shapes the music that is created and performed around the globe. From some of the…
Exploring Music Notation: Staves, Textiles, & Organic!
As a composer, notation is a crucial aspect of my art. It allows me to convey my musical ideas to performers, enabling them to bring my compositions to life. While…
Exploring music improvisation from around the world
Improvisation is a vital element in many world music traditions and has played a significant role in the development of music across cultures for centuries. It’s a way for musicians…
Brief Overview Of African Rhythms
I’ll admit, my sense of rhythm is rather poor. I find myself clapping to offbeats more often than not! I feel like I never soaked in rhythmic patterns and pulses.…