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Lyres and harps are a very similar instrument which come in many styles and sizes. Click here for the accompanying blog. 

Hang drums are a very unusual looking instrument with a unique hand made quality. A very relaxing and tactile instrument to observe. You can find the accompanying blog here

Zithers are coming back in fashion in new ways, would you like to learn how to play a zither? You can find the accompanying blog here

The Hammered Dulcimer is often viewed as the forerunner to the piano, would you learn to play it? Click here to view the accompanying blog

What happens when boredom takes hold? Is it a good thing? Click here for the corresponding blog. 

Western Europe contains some of the simplest forms of Folk Music, which deserves its place in contemporary society. You can find the corresponding blog here 

Let's go on a journey to understand the colorful sounds of American music. All links to pieces in this episode are noted here in video format. 

Mexican music has evolved just like its citizens, full of color and character. Find the accompanying blog here

Today I'm taking a very brief look at Brazilian music, a style that's full of passion with it's carnivals aand native styles. A country divided into two halves, let's go on a musical tour.

For music played in today's episode, click here for references.  

Join me on my second episode in my World Music Series as we discover Peruvian music, a deeply spiritual and natural sounding musical style, reflective of Peru's stunning landscapes.