World's Vocal Arts/ Var - World's Vocal Arts / Various

This collection showcases diverse singing styles, classical and popular, from around the world. Compare and contrast them: Italian opera, African-American 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.