Curated Video
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: NYON2/NIGERIAN
English/Nat NIGERIANS TAKE AFRO-BEAT TO SWISS
Pop, rock and world music fans from across Europe are converged on the charming Swiss town of Nyon last week for the annual PALEO FESTIVAL.
One of the highlights of the summer...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Sent to help Ukraine, this is how France's Caesar cannons are made
The famous French Caesar howitzer cannon is at the heart of the last surviving cannon factory in central France since Russia's war with Ukraine (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
TED-Ed
Rhythm in a Box: The Story of the Cajon Drum
Discover the rich cultural traditions and remarkable ingenuity of indigenous people and African slaves by learning about one of the most popular percussion instruments in the world today.
Joy 2 Learn
Nuts and Bolts of Jazz
A collection of videos directs viewers through a series of seven videos detailing all things jazz. Video topics include how to play, its forms, rhythm, syncopation, swing, improvisation, and explores the rhythm, horn, and wind sections....
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: From the Top at Carnegie Hall: Found Sound: Joshua Jones
This From the Top at Carnegie Hall video features a performance by 16-year-old Joshua Jones on the marimba. [4:29]
Other
Chandrakantha & David's Homepage: Daf (Indian Framedrum)
Contains information about the percussion instruments used by the American Indians.
Other
Scuba Mom's Caribbean, Calypso, & Steel Drum Midis
This site has downloadable MIDI files of songs that are played by steel drums as well as other Caribbean and Calypso music. The songs are very good and fun to listen to!