World Entertainment Friday, Week 42
Weekly selection of somewhat unusual music from around the world
From the darkest corners of YouTube, here are some songs that you’re unlikely to ever hear on FM radio.
If you know something that would fit in, let me know in the comments.
Artist: Chuluunchimeg
Title: Таван дохио (Tavan dohio, Five Signs (?))
Country: Mongolia
Year: 2024
Technically, this is Mongolian pop. The country has a rich vocal tradition though.
Artist: Seyyah
Title: Tumankuqe
Country: Turkey
Year: 2023
It’s an Albanian folk song. The internet disagrees as to whether the name means «red trousers» (~70%), «red dress» (~20%) or «red skirt» (~10%).
Artist: Arany Zoltán
Title: Csángó dances
Country: Hungary
Year: 2021
One of the most interesting discoveries lately. Zoltán and his friends play not only Hungarian tunes but also medieval music and folk melodies of various countries.
Happy Friday!!!
I am developing a penchant for Mongolian music. That woman could sing jingles, and I would still listen. I really hope that video was generated in a studio, as traipsing through swamps in an evening gown is perilous at the best of times.