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	OhioLINK ETD: Koen, Benjamin
		In the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan, the preeminent vocal and instrumental genre of devotional music is known as maddah.
		medical ethnomusicology; music and prayer dynamics; music and healing; devotional music; Badakhshan; Tajikistan;
		Devotional music and healing in Badakhshan, Tajikistan: preventive and curative practices
	rave.ohiolink.edu /etdc/view?acc_num=osu1059673277

	Ross Olson's Order Somewhere Chaos + depeche mode + digital video
		Devotional was released in France, distributed by BMG video, reference is '74321 17213 6'.
		This film was a Grammy Award Nominee for Best Long Form Music Video.
		It was filmed during the Devotional tour during 1993, by Anton Corbijn.
	www.ordersomewherechaos.com /rosso/mode/dv/ld_devotional.shtml (217 words)

	INDIAN FILM MUSIC
		Film Music, or "Filmi Geet" is heavily influenced by traditional Indian music genres, especially ghazals (poetic songs), qawaalis(Sufi devotional), bhajans (Hindu devotional) and Natya Sangeet (stage music) - all of which are strongly rooted in Indian Classical Music.
		Every "mass entertainment" film is a musical, and the popular music scene in India is controlled by film music directors, not record producers.
		As a result, Indian pop music has maintained a very distinctive identity even while shamelessly imitating the latest Western fads.
	udel.edu /~skb/film.htm (326 words)

	Turkish, Sufi Music
		One of the most well-know Turkish musicians in the United States, Bolat possesses a vast repertoire, ranging from Sufi devotional songs and Turkish folk music to classical pieces.
		Bolat plays Turkish folk music and devotional Sufi songs which are called Ilahi and Nefes, from the Anatolian peninsula.
		Turkish folk and Sufi musician Latif Bolat will present music, poetry, Sufi mystic stories and images from the ancient land of Turkey during a lecture at 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 16 with a concert to follow at 7:30 p.m.
	www.gonzaga.edu /Events/Cakendar.htm (326 words)

	Tamil Music - தமிழ் இசை
		The Tamil film has become a powerful medium for popularising the music of the Tamil people, and not surprisingly, Tamil film music often draws its inspiration to a greater or lesser extent, from each of the three categories -devotional, classical and popular folk music.
		Finally, the devotional music of the Tamil people, gives expression to the ecstasy that comes from transcending our fragmented and partial self and becoming one with that which is whole and therefore holy.
		On Carnatic Music - Kumutha, Eela Murasu, 1996 - Engish Trnaslation by R.Shanmugalingam
	www.tamilnation.org /culture/music (326 words)

	Smaranam A Garland of Kirtan performed by Agni Deva
		His study of Vedic philosophy led him to discover the devotional music of West Bengal.
		Size: 5.5 x 5.25" Weight: 0.4 lbs 5 color / 26 illustrations ISBN: 1-886069-49-2 With its mystical descriptions of Vedic chants, heart-wrenching poetry and songs, beautiful photos of India's holy lands and temples, and exquisite artwork, it is simply one of the best presentations and productions of Indian devotional music ever made.
		AGNI DEVA Agni Deva was born in Trinidad and moved to New York in his youth.
	store.naturalnirvana.com /yhst-6661698760614/smgaofki.html (326 words)

	Turlough O'Carolan - Music
		Not knowing Irish, she introduced herself in English to Carolan who replied he had heard to be a "young lady of great beauty and much wit." She complimented his music and invited him to her home, and evidently bid him say a prayer for her at Mass.
		Instead of completing his devotions and saying the prayer, he composed the tune and words.
		Though Mass was my notion, my devotion was she.
	www.contemplator.com /carolan/carol3.html (1819 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Technology -- Phish fans' devotion offers band a lucrative opportunity online
		LIMESTONE, Maine – Phish, the jam band whose open taping policy made it one of the nation's biggest live acts, is again sidestepping the record industry to cash in on the online music revolution.
		If you are one of those people, we'd like to follow you on your travels as you survey all the deals out there.
		That means that even bands with devoted followings could have problems duplicating Phish's model.
	www.uniontrib.com /news/computing/20030807-1355-music-phishonline.html (777 words)

	Indian Music
		Devotional music is one of the earliest forms of music.
		Indian classical music is based on two movements; the first is free in time, with no percussion instruments, and is called Alap while the second movement, a composition, is fixed in time and accompanied by a percussion instrument.
		The instruments that are mainly used in Indian music are stringed instruments (Sitar, Tamboora, etc. that are plucked and Sarangi and the Dilurba that are bowed), wind instruments (the Flute, Shehnai, Naferi, and Nagasvaram, all types of Indian oboes), and the percussion instruments (Tabla, Pakhawaj, Mridanga, and others), along with bells, plates, etc.
	www.wuvt.vt.edu /woove/indian.html (777 words)

	lazygeek.net: Kutcheri Season Archives
		Last evening, it was brimming with activity and there people flock the place to get their favorite devotional, carnatic music CDs with a lovely discount.
		Music Academy of Chennai, the most happening place of music kutcheris is unfortunately not conducting the music season this time.
		My friend who was thoroughly excited at the music exhibition loitered around the entire carnatic music section, went back to the other hall and bought AR Rahman 's Bombay Dreams.
	www.lazygeek.net /archives/cat_kutcheri_season.html (777 words)

	Church Music
		Music has been an integral part of the worship and devotional life of the church from its beginnings.
		A course which surveys church music in a variety of traditions, developing a knowledge of congregational song, use of the hymnal, understanding of music as ministry, and the partnership of minister and musician.
		Study of church music seeks to develop a basic knowledge of congregational song, as well as an understanding of those persons serving in music ministry.
	www.lextheo.edu /churchmusic.html (397 words)

	Carnatic music Indian classical genre from South India
		A classical music and a Hindu devotional one, Carnatic music shares common roots with Hindustani music, such as the concepts of raga and tal, but for the last centuries it has developed separately in the South of India.
		Carnatic music as it is known today has evolved between the 18th and the 20th centuries.
		Carnatic music is more an achievement of individual styles rather than a music from schools, such as can be found in the North.
	makar-records.com /siteus/carnaticvoc.html (183 words)

	Chandra and Davids Qawwali Page (Qawali, Quawali, Kawali) - Isalamic Devotional Song
		The musical accompaniment is varied; harmonium, tabla, dholak, sarangi, saringda, and rabab, are common instruments.
		The earliest Islamic scholars discussed the spiritual effects of music, but it was only in the time of al-Gazali (1085-1111) that these principles were refined and codified.
		It appears that during his administration a group of musicians, disheartened with their lack of patronage, took some musical instruments and wrapped them in the manner of a corpse and held a funeral procession in protest.
	chandrakantha.com /articles/indian_music/kawali.html (1704 words)

	Sacred World Concert
		Their music enraptures us with its radical energy, rich signature harmonies, devotional power, and love of God.
		Their music soften our hearts so we can be receptive, instill compassion and awaken the goodness that is in us all.
		For this, their first American tour, they bring music and dance never before performed in the West, including a revival of a seldom seen classical Legong dance.
	www.festivalofsacredmusic.org /festival_2002/events/sacredworld.html (1704 words)

	Allegoria - Music
		It was free and alive...I believe this to be devotional music of the highest order.
		My approach was anything but purist - the music is filtered, slowed down by a few 'line octaves', cast into non-African meters (like the 13-beat pattern of the last dance) and redistributed between the players in several ways.
		In the end I drew from Tswana and Nyanga pan pipe music, from San bow music and from Dasotho lesiba and concertina style, to which I added my own invented folklore.
	www.balletmet.org /Notes/AllMusic.html (1704 words)

	The Music Magazine -- India's first and finest music e-zine
		* devotional music, its lyrics and expression, with vignettes of several composers,
		Special arrangements: "The Music of South India" is also available for hosting in conjunction with recognized institutions anywhere in the world.
		Students are interested in Indian music and its cultural impact.
	www.themusicmagazine.com /peschcourse.html (716 words)

	Definition of Klezmer
		Klezmorim based their secular instrumental music upon devotional vocal music of the synagogue, in particular cantorial music.
		Due to the Ashkenazi lineage of this music, the lyrics, terminology and song titles are typically in Yiddish.
		Fortunately, there remain a few older Roma musicians and klezmorim that are able to recall some of this repertoire.
	www.wordiq.com /definition/Klezmer (1555 words)

	World Music - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
		Islamic devotional music is as diverse as the culture of the many nations where it is practiced.
		Music should be uplifting to the soul, to inspire and to get closer to God, of rising higher toward the spirit and attaining spiritual perfection.
		It would be unlikely for a Christian gospel group to be invited to perform in a strict Islamic country, and even though Muslim music is available in the US and Europe, the audience for this music is usually limited to practitioners of that faith.
	www.frankspicks.com /reviews/khan.html (1548 words)

	Devotional Meeting, The
		The Devotional Meeting looks at: the devotional life of the individual; the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar; planning devotional meetings; using music and arts; hospitality.
		Thus the devotional life of the individual and of the wider community are intertwined, just as the spiritual advancement of the individual and the progress of humanity are connected one with the other.
		To enhance these processes, Baha'is are called upon to host devotional meetings that are open to all.
	www.bahaibookstore.com /productdetails.cfm?PC=2222 (1548 words)

	Toronto Gharana/Music
		As Islam forbade music strictly, these Qawwalis or Muslim Bhajans were composed for purely devotional recitations are the model of the Hindu Bhajans that existed already.
		In this process, Hindustani music, as it is to-day stands inseparably associated with, and deeply indebted to Gwalior.
		What was more, since the opening of the Pandit music school, he was fox- a long time able to avail himself of Bhatkhand ji's valuable association and Guidance -thanks to which today raja Bhaiya is regarded as a skilled singer and a learned scholar in the art of music.
	www.pathcom.com /~ericp/gwalior.html (2198 words)

	Music
		Since this form of music is deeply spiritual and has a devotional bias, the compositions reflect these aspect.
		Literary content is an important component of Carnatic music Musicians generally render the compositions of the musical trinity of Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Shyama Shastri.
		North Indian music is recognised by the specific school it belongs to.
	www.goindiago.com /culture/music.htm (329 words)

	Asian Sub-continent: India, Pakistan,
		Music specifically written for devotion time is usually repetitious and trance-like, enabling the disciple to concentrate on the devotional.
		The demands of this music are amply met by the ensemble, and stellar performances are handed out by all five members, trading complex melodies for brash improvisations with breathtaking speed.
		The Music of Islam and Sufism in Morocco
	www.rootsworld.com /rw/feature/asia-sub.html (3201 words)

	classical music encyclopedia
		Carnatic music is almost exclusively devotional; most of the songs are addressed to...
		Encyclopedia of classical music Encyclopedia of classical music Cognitive process in education becomes more activity in using multimedia technolgies, giving the teachers and students deep more and...
		The author examines the classical views of time, space, and place in her discussion of narrative in classical art.
	www.spectrumunited.ca /classical-music-encyclopedia.html (310 words)

	1070 - Music in India - Britannica India
		Film music derives its inspiration from a number of sources, both Indian and Western; classical, folk, and devotional music are the main Indian sources, while Western influence is seen most obviously in the use of large orchestras that employ both Western and Indian instruments.
		Music is often involved in their acts, and the storyteller generally sings his tales, which may be taken from the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, or from the Puranas, the legends that describe the adventures of the incarnations of God as they rid the world of evil.
		The music is provided by an ensemble of varying size, which usually consists basically of a shehnai in North India and nagaswaram in the South (an oboe type of instrument), and a variety of drums.
	www.britannicaindia.com /eb/spotdisplay.asp?spotid=1070&pgid=1&cid=9 (2554 words)

	Buddhist Music : Wayfarers
		A Compact Disc of Buddhist Music containing 16 beautiful devotional English songs on Lord Buddha.
		The music is realaxing, soothing, meaningful and melodious making it an ideal gift for someone special or for personal listening pleasure.
		This album was commissioned by the Buddhist Missionary Society Youth Section.
	www.maithri.com /addme.asp?bid=80 (47 words)

	Spiritual Music
		Listeners report spiritual inspiration, emotional healing and joy from this magical tapestry of devotional song, chants, Native American prayers and African proverbs set to music.
		A spirit-lifting mixture of folk, jazz and world music with exquisite guitar, cello, flute and a choir.
		Dada has performed to thousands of cheering fans at the Eco 92 Earth Summit in Rio, Brazil, and has toured throughout Europe, the USA and Australia with his unique and powerful music that evokes both personal and planetary change.
	www.alistermultimedia.net /innersong/spiritual.html (168 words)

	Sacred Music Sunday
		The intersection of devotional and traditional musics, Sacred Music Sunday brings outstanding artists from diverse cultures to one of the oldest churches in Los Angeles on the Old Plaza adjoining Olvera Street.
		A passion for music, a richly eclectic repertoire, and an enthusiastic dedication to service are the cornerstones of the Angel City Chorale.
		Celebrated guitarists Cristian Amigo and Carlos Hayre bring their understanding of the cultural and religious threads that are interwoven in South American music to a repertoire of new and traditional religious music.
	www.festivalofsacredmusic.org /festival_2002/events/sacredsunday.html (179 words)

	growabrain: Music from the Middle East Archives
		He predominantly sang qawwali, the music of devotional Sufism, but incorporated other forms including Khyal (traditional classical) to produce a unique style that appealed to followers of all religions.
		Ask Dr. Klez about klezmer music: “I don’t know if you experience gigs the same way that I do, but everytime I come home from an evening of playing, I’m so hyper that I can’t sleep for practically the whole night, or what’s left of it..
		A special musical event took place in Israel last Sunday, when David Broza, an Israeli pop star and Wisam Murad, a Palestinian musician, performed a beautiful, simple peace song that they co-wrote, In My Heart (B'Libi).
	growabrain.typepad.com /growabrain/music_from_the_middle_east (1125 words)

	Music Pakistani Pop
		The music of Pakistan can be categorized into six general groups: classical, ghazal/semi-classical, folk, qawwali/devotional, filmi, pop /rock.
		We are proud to present a new comer to the Pakistani Music scene...
		As the music industry continues to evolve, collaboration among the artist, distributor, marketer and recording professional will continue to evolve as well.
	www.music-sites-directory.com /list/44/music-pakistani-pop.html (1125 words)

	[Imc-oxford] Re: OXFORD MUSLIM MUSIC FESTIVAL
		This unprecedented live concert with various musicians and artists from all over the realm of Islam will showcase some of the very best liturgical songs, devotional chanting and sacred music from across the Muslim world.
		Dear Friend, MECO (Muslim Educational Centre of Oxford) is proud to present the first International OXFORD MUSLIM MUSIC FESTIVAL which will be held at the Oxford Town Hall on Saturday, 4 June, 2005 at 8pm (seating begins at 7:30 pm).
	lists.indymedia.org /pipermail/imc-oxford/2005-May/0517-ul.html (201 words)

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