Javanese Gamelan
Accompanying dancing
Khoomii
From Mongolia
Rabbit Dance
Native American Rabbit Dance performed by couples.
Solo Male Dance
Solo male Traditional Dance performed at a Native American pow wow.
Miriam Makeba
Performing live
Escola de Samba
Samba-reggae style, from Brazil
Carnival
Carnival in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Imperfect footage and sound.
Aboriginal Dance
Australian Aboriginal dancing
“Desert Rose”
A music video of Desert Rose, featuring Sting and Cheb Mami.
Shankar and Harrison
Famous lesson in which Ravi Shankar teaches George Harrison
Genghis Blues
Paul Pena performing with Kongar ol Ondar in concert footage from the film Genghis Blues
Women’s Balinese Gamelan
Performing with Dancer
Zaar Ritual
Poor sound quality, but a good example of movements
Peking Opera
Performance of Peking Opera
Beijing Opening Ceremonies
An example of music and nationalism.
Santeria
Re-enacted dances from Santeria.
“High Water Blues”
Features a recording of Charlie Patton’s “High Water Blues.”