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Learn and listen about the mysterious region of the Baltics and the musical culture of Lithuania.

Enjoy this video briefly mentioning the main folk and traditional instruments from Ukraine and Carpathian mountain regions. If you like this content, be sure to subscribe and leave a comment down below about what you learned or what you would like to see next!

Poland has a long and unique history with a strong national and cultural heritage. Check out this episode to learn about some of the composers and musical styles that make Poland what it is!

Germany is a historic region of the world with many musical contributions. In this episode, we looked at the various instruments to originate from Germany and central Europe including the saxophone, clarinet, euphonium, tuba, glockenspiel, horn, gemshorn, recorder, and many others!

Enjoy this episode covering aspects of Ukrainian music including the Dorian scale, the national dance Hopak, and many influential folk and classical music composers and musicians. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment!

Take a deeper look into 16th century European composers and musical genres including the chorale, madrigal, and instrumental ensembles. All information for this video was found in The Oxford History of Western Music College Edition by Richard Taruskin. If you enjoyed this video and would like to see more like it, leave a comment and subscribe to Explore Music!  Website: https://exploremusiconline.weebly.com/   Podcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jasmine-bates8  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AQIodlbdItTm7bzmGSznW

Germany has a rich and long musical history spanning over a thousand years. In this video, we covered the major composers and classical styles during this time up until the 20th century. Be sure to check out later parts featuring German folk and popular music and instruments from Germany. Like, comment, and subscribe for more Explore Music!

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Greenland is one of the least inhabited places on Earth, but you wouldn’t know that from their vibrant culture and language! With around 56,000 people, everyone contributes in keeping the traditions alive. Enjoy a brief video on the history of Greenland’s people and culture. Like, comment and subscribe for more!

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Additional Links and Credits:

Greenland 4K: Scenic Relaxation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj7kdnWVOxc&t=2624s

Katajjaq performers: Kathy Keknek and Janet Aglukkaq

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnGM0BlA95I

Traditional Drum Dance: Anda Kuitse

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GdMbTaHfEE&list=PLpu6ukPK_XqqXjyHGTYXxo0hmuCfg7o7N&index=3&t=568s

Greenland Choir: MIK-Koret

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mew_jvyY56g

Greenlandic Polka Performance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Q73NRajqs

Mask Dancer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpxrr0OMPYA

Greenland’s National Anthem:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKatTTuhrCs

More Resources: https://greenlandicpopularmusic.com/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/12/The-Music-in-Greenland-and-Greenland-in-the-music-Andreas-Otte2.pdf

https://visitgreenland.com/articles/greenlands-music-history-part-1/

https://visitgreenland.com/articles/drum-and-mask-dance-in-greenland/

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