Video: Is my essence just a delusion?

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By Niraj Chag There was a season when my steps were unwavering Within me was this ocean That would repair and cure me of all my pains But at the passing of time I am no longer certain of my hearts integrity The days of my youth Now only an abstract memory Is my essence…

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Video: Cinematic Orchestra – To Build A Home

From YouTube and Song Meanings: There is a house built out of stone / Wooden floors, walls and window sills / Tables and chairs worn by all of the dust This is a place where I don’t feel alone / This is a place where I feel at home Video embedded from YouTube Lyrics (excerpts)…

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Nomadic Roots of the Violin

My daughter is going to be starting violin lessons, so we found this history of the violin. The earliest stringed instruments were mostly plucked (e.g. the Greek lyre). Bowed instruments may have originated in the equestrian cultures of Central Asia… Turkic and Mongolian horsemen from Inner Asia were probably the world’s earliest fiddlers. Their two-stringed…

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Video: Habib Koite – Wassiye

Habib Koite is a stunning presence on stage — a beautiful singer and guitar player and a person of real personal charisma. His studio recordings don’t capture that energy, but they showcase the beauty of his music.

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