Episode 101 takes us to Australia to explore the rich and varied folk music of the people in the land “down under”. In this episode, you’ll hear instruments and songs of the Aboriginal people, toe-tapping polkas and the unofficial national anthem of this beautiful country.
Don’t forget to print your passport stamp and check out the YouTube playlist at the bottom of this post. You’ll have a chance to SEE all the dancing and instruments that we discuss in today’s episode.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
5 Day Summer of Sight-reading Challenge
Musical Samples You’ll Hear in this Episode:
Aussie Folk Song – Waltzing Matilda
Traditional Didgeridoo Rhythms by Lewis Burns, Aboriginal Australian Artist
Aboriginal dance show – Australia
Commonwealth of Australia | Heel and Toe Polka
Commonwealth of Australia | Bush Dance
“Waltzing Matilda” – Australian Patriotic Song
Music Listening Schedule for Episode 101
You’ll love this playlist of folk songs from Australia, featuring video performances of some of the folk dances discussed in today’s episode. Listen to it here.
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