Showing 1 - 10 of 40 titles with a criteria of Subject is Ethnomusicology

Accordions Rising

A documentary feature film about the resurgence of interest in accordion music over the last 30-40 years. Although many continue to see the accordion as the stodgy instrument of a bygone era – and accordion jokes abound – this film sets the record straight.

Roberta Cantow | 2016 | 74 minutes

Far Off Sounds Ep 1 - Songs Of The Snake Handlers

The Full Gospel Tabernacle has a dangerous method for showing their faith in God.

Means TV | 2018 | 8 minutes

Far Off Sounds Ep 10 - Dancers Without A Stage

An outdoor nightclub keeps a traditional Sundanese art­form called Jaipong alive.

Means TV | 2018 | 5 minutes

Far Off Sounds Ep 11 - Mister Moonbeam

You may find yourself serenaded by a living mannequin on Sunset Blvd.

Means TV | 2018 | 11 minutes

Far Off Sounds Ep 12 - Hollerin'

The National Hollerin’ Contest is a celebration of Southern culture.

Means TV | 2018 | 8 minutes

Far Off Sounds Ep 13 - The Space Lady

Meet a Bay Area musican who has been busking for years.

Means TV | 2018 | 8 minutes

Far Off Sounds Ep 14 - Microtonal Man

Learn about Harry Partch and microtonal music.

Means TV | 2018 | 14 minutes

Far Off Sounds Ep 15 - Huun Huur Tu- The Tuvan Masters

"Tuvan throat-singing", or khoomei, is an ancient pastime in the steppes of Tuva.

Means TV | 2018 | 10 minutes

Far Off Sounds Ep 16 - The Good Doctors of Nima

We are invited to a fetish ceremony in Ghana.

Means TV | 2018 | 16 minutes

Far Off Sounds Ep 17 - Fantasies In Crystal

Three generations of artists (one dead) make up Fantasies in Crystal.

Means TV | 2018 | 12 minutes