The World's Vocal Arts
Various Artists

This collection showcases diverse singing styles, classical and popular, from around the world. Compare and contrast them: Italian opera, AfricanAmerican blues, a Kurdish love song, a Jewish prayer, a North African traditional song, Chinese opera, Swiss yodeling, and even the crooning style of Bing Crosby! Liner notes include an introductory essay and track notes by Henry Cowell.
Release Info
Catalog Number(s)
FW04510,
FE 4510
Year(s) Released
1955
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Credit(s)
Henry Cowell - Producer
Ronald Clyne - Designer
Ronald Clyne - Designer
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