10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 10
Thank you to everyone who has followed me on this 10 Day musical journey. I hope you enjoyed it as … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 10
Author: Tango
My background and training is as an ethnomusicologist, musician, and ESL Teacher, but I currently work in the field of mental health support.
I have lived and worked on three continents, and just about everyone in my family holds two passports.
I am passionate about music, travel, faith, and family.
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 9
On day 6 of this musical survey, I highlighted an all-male choir from Nuristan, Afghanistan. Today, I want to highlight … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 9
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 8
In 2018, I spent a wonderful six weeks in Sydney, Australia. I loved every minute of it: a glimpse of … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 8
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 7
I originally had a different song in mind to share today. However, recent events have led me to change my … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 7
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 6
If asked to pick a song that represents Afghanistan as a whole, I’d probably choose something by Ahmad Zahir or … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 6
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 5
Back in my undergraduate days, I took a survey class on music from around the world. The primary textbook was … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 5
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 4
I wouldn’t normally describe myself as a heavy metal aficionado. That said, I love these guys from Mongolia. For me, … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 4
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 3
As a graduate student in ethnomusicology, one of my assigned readings was Seize the Dance! by Michelle Kisliuk (1998). Kisliuk … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 3
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 2
For today’s post, I am turning to my homeland, Canada, and its rich indigenous heritage. Like many other aspects of … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 2
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 1
As an ethnomusicologist, one of the great joys of my life is discovering new artists performing music in different styles. … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 1
