Sep 13, 2017
Caucasus Cassettes - 'Caucasus All Frequency' by Ben Wheeler
My name is Ben Wheeler – I’m an ethnomusicologist, musician, and collector living and working in the Caucasus. I’ve spent the last five years traveling across the region, studying and performing music, and recording and interviewing all variety of musicians – my goal is not just to document and preserve the music itself, but to gain a better understanding of the roles that music plays in the everyday life of people throughout the Caucasus.
In the following broadcast, which I’m calling “Caucasus All Frequency,” all music with a link to the region is up for consideration and a close listen. Through my own field recordings, used LP, tapes, and CDs collected in markets , bootlegs of concerts and interviews , we’ll explore the soundscape of the Caucasus, its diverse forms and settings, and the many meanings and unique stories behind the music.
LiveStream: http://www.radiogipa.ge/