What are some of the ways lyrics are used in world music? Stiff Gins use songs to tell stories and to keep endangered languages alive.
→ proceed to episode 5 Singing Legends
- Learn more about singing in Aboriginal languages.
- Meet the Stiff Gins.
- Where do Nardi and Kaleena come from?
- Watch the full interview.
- Song: Yandul
(audio, notation). - Song: Bloodlines
(audio). - Study guide for Endangered Words.
World music is full of song, and words are held in high esteem in most song traditions. Songs can tell a story, cast a spell, incite a revolution, or preserve ancient knowledge.
→ Read song texts.
