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The Universal Language A look at music and travel

“ I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music”

Billy Joel

The guitar, originally from Spain, is a staple in popular music The bongos of Africa represent a natural form of expression The sitar of India is an instrument of spirituality A sample of styles and instrumentation…

Cultures utilize music in a variety of ways

Religion

Self-discovery

Communication

A drum circle acts as a natural form of expression, allowing all individuals involved to participate. A sense of community is formed, allowing for ceremonies and rituals

Celebration

Expression

Despite the media’s constant distribution of popular music, the vast majority still consume folk, a.k.a the native music of a region World Music Consumption

The Value of Music in Travel

Bringing a foreign instrument into a foreign country will not change its tone, allowing it to act as a voice for the mute traveler.

The variety in form and instrumentation throughout the world allows a musician to blur boundaries between foreign and folk

Music is the language of life, of passion, and it lies at the heart of many cultures throughout the world

Tap into the music of a region, and you will tap into its soul

Closing Comments

No matter how much evolved a form of music is or how sophisticated it’s approach, music touches everyone’s soul. If you do not connect to any music, you probably are losing a part of yourself.

Sapan Shah

Communication and understanding are common needs we all desire, as basic and necessary as food or water. Music is that which unites us, despite the barriers we endure.

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