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The Secret Museum Of Mankind, Vol. 4: Ethnic Music Classics (1925 - 48) assembles a diverse array of field and studio recordings spanning over two decades, released by Yazoo in 2006. This volume gathers 24 tracks that capture traditional music from various corners of the globe, including Irish reels, British Isles concertina pieces, and accordion-led folk tunes. Among these is the "Tory Island Reel," a brisk, fiddle-driven number emblematic of the Irish tradition, offering a glimpse into the rural dance practices of the era. Recorded between 1925 and 1948, these selections preserve the timbres and rhythms of ethnic music before the widespread influence of modern recording techniques. The compilation serves as a repository for collectors and crate-diggers interested in the authentic resonances of early 20th-century folk traditions, presented here with the scrupulous care characteristic of Yazoo’s archival efforts. The record provides a tangible link to the musical customs that shaped regional identities across continents, from the British Isles to South America.
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Album lore
The Secret Museum Of Mankind, Vol. 4: Ethnic Music Classics (1925 - 48) assembles a diverse array of field and studio recordings spanning over two decades, released by Yazoo in 2006. This volume gathers 24 tracks that capture traditional music from various corners of the globe, including Irish reels, British Isles concertina pieces, and accordion-led folk tunes. Among these is the "Tory Island Reel," a brisk, fiddle-driven number emblematic of the Irish tradition, offering a glimpse into the rural dance practices of the era. Recorded between 1925 and 1948, these selections preserve the timbres and rhythms of ethnic music before the widespread influence of modern recording techniques. The compilation serves as a repository for collectors and crate-diggers interested in the authentic resonances of early 20th-century folk traditions, presented here with the scrupulous care characteristic of Yazoo’s archival efforts. The record provides a tangible link to the musical customs that shaped regional identities across continents, from the British Isles to South America.
How did this get here?
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Listen to a sample on YouTube — opens in a new tab; own this release here for the full listening experienceOpen this track on Spotify