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Mountains

Andy Kershaw and Lucy Duran focus on the music of mountain communities around the world, visiting Switzerland, Nepal and the Solomon Island.

For this major series to accompany Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One's 'Human Planet', Andy Kershaw and Lucy Duran go in search of music from some of the world's remotest locations. This week: Mountains

Switzerland: Andy takes in a lesson in playing the giant cow-bell, gets his head around the many regional styles of yodelling, and records the alphorn quartet Hornroh.

Nepal: Lucy meets Sherpa musicians from the Everest Base Camp, listens to the songs of the mountain children in the ancient town of Bhaktapur, and enjoys traditional Neplasese folk tunes given the Django Reinhardt treatment in Kathmandu.

Solomon Islands: Andy visits the remote Kwaio people, whose unique music remains untouched by western influences, and who still reserve the right to go head-hunting.

Producers: James Parkin and Roger Short.

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1 hour

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Sat 12 Feb 2011 15:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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  • Introduction

    Duration: 01:15

  • Switzerland

    Duration: 22:16

  • Fredi Zuberbuhler, Andrea Kind & Baldur Stocker

    C Major Waltz

    Composer: Anton Moser

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording made in Schwendisee, Switzerland by Sound Engineer Andrew Smillie on 17th June 2010.

  • Fredi Zuberbuhler, Andrea Kind & Baldur Stocker

    D'Ruette Vebroche (The sticks are broken)

    Composer: Guido Neff

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording made in Schwendisee, Switzerland by Sound Engineer Andrew Smillie on 17th June 2010.

  • Annalies Huser with Fredi Zuberbuhler, Andrea Kind & Baldur Stocker

    Anna Koch Yodel

    Composer: Trad

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording made in Schwendisee, Switzerland by Sound Engineer Andrew Smillie on 17th June 2010.

  • Hornroh

    Lioba

    Composer: Balthasar Streiff

    • Recorded by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ in Basel, Switzerland by Sound Engineer Andrew Smillie on 19th June 2010.

  • Trad

    Schimbrig-Jutz Uberlieferung

    • Recorded by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ in Heiligkreuz, Switzerland by Sound Engineer Andrew Smillie on 18th June 2010.

  • Stimmreise.ch featuring Nadja Rass

    Rasse

    • Recorded by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ in Einsiedeln, Switzerland by Sound Engineer Andrew Smillie on 17th June 2010.

  • The DeZurik Sisters

    I left her standing there

    Composer: Carson Robison

    • Flowers in the Wildwood: Women in Early Country Music 1923-1939.
    • Trikont US0310.

  • Nadja Rass

    Oberbargler

    Composer: Trad, Arr. Rass

    • Recorded by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ in Einsiedeln, Switzerland by Sound Engineer Andrew Smilile on 17th June 2010.

  • Nepal

    Duration: 17:44

  • Sherpa Musicians from Khumjung Village

    Urgenpeme Thuche (Welcome Song)

    Composer: Pala

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording made in the Lalitpur district near Kathmandu, Nepal, by Sound Engineer James Birtwistle on Saturday 21st August 2010.

  • Sherpa Musicians from Khumjung Village

    Dakpi Lungbi Pula (In the Mountain Range)

    Composer: Pala

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording made in the Lalitpur district near Kathmandu, Nepal, by Sound Engineer on Saturday 21st August 2010.

  • Bharat Nepali, Rubin Kumar Shrestha, Bharat Budhathoki, & Meghraj Lungeli

    Leka ka hami ketaketi (We are Children of the Mountains)

    Composer: Trad

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording made at the Kathmandu University Music Department in Bhaktapur by Sound Engineer James Birtwistle on 22nd August 2010.

  • Bharat Nepali, Rubin Kumar Shrestha, Bharat Budhathoki, & Meghraj Lungeli

    Sorathi

    Composer: Trad

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording made at the Kathmandu University Music Department in Bhaktapur by Sound Engineer James Birtwistle on 22nd August 2010.

  • Pupils of the Vistare Foundation

    Resham Firiri

    Composer: Trad

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording made at the Vistare Foundation in Kathmandu, Nepal, by Sound Engineer James Birtwistle on 25th August, 2010.

  • Hari Maharjan & Chakra Bir Lama

    Resham Firiri

    Composer: Trad, arr. Maharjan/Lama

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording made at Bhumi Restaurant in Kathmandu, Nepal, by Sound Engineer James Birtwistle on 21st August 2010.

  • Solomon Islands

    Duration: 58:30

  • Susfia and Tekebeu

    Eata mola – part 1

    Performers: Performed on gilo stones by Susufia and Tekebeu

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording made in the village Kwaio, Malaita Island, by Sound Engineer James Birtwistle on 19th March 2010.

  • Susfia and Tekebeu

    Eata mola – part 2

    Performers: Performed on gilo stones by Susufia and Tekebeu

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording made in the village Kwaio, Malaita Island, by Sound Engineer James Birtwistle on 19th March 2010.

  • Aimae Group

    Untitled piece

    Performer: Bita Iba (solo vocals)

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording made in the village Kwaio, Malaita Island, by Sound Engineer James Birtwistle on 19th March 2010.

  • Aimae Group

    The Killing of the British Commissioner

    Performer: Bita Iba (solo vocals)

    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Recording made in the village Kwaio, Malaita Island, by Sound Engineer James Birtwistle on 19th March 2010.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 10 Feb 2011 21:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
  • Sat 12 Feb 2011 15:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3