CNN - Indigenous musicians strum an ancient tune

Indigenous musicians strum an ancient tune
June 13, 1997
Web posted at: 10:28 a.m. EDT (1028 GMT)
(CNN) -- It's the type of music that many would define as primeval and mysterious. But indigenous performers say their rhythmic style and lyrics are a reflection of their esoteric culture.

"Like Indian religion, Hinduism, Indian music has no roots, no beginning, no end," said Anil Sehgal of Zee Music, a record label that carries indigenous music. "That is the reason we say from birth to death, music is an essential part of every Indian."

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Courtesy WOMAD, Z Music and Trees Music

And it appears the rest of the world digs the ancient tunes, with Western music stores carrying CDs from Africa, India and Pakistan.

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