traditional music

Sacred Dancers of Angkor in Siem Reap – The Authentic Apsara Dance Show

The Authentic Apsara Dance Show. The Sacred Dancers of Angkor. Siem Reap, Cambodia. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

An apsara dance show is a priority for most visitors to Cambodia’s Siem Reap. The Sacred Dancers of Angkor, the original apsara dance performance, offers a more authentic experience in the form of an incredibly enchanting performance, as well as the chance to support the preservation of this ancient art form. A precursor to the entertaining spectacle that is … Read more

A Year of Rhythm and Beats – Sounds and Music from a Grand Tour

A Year of Rhythm and Beats: Sounds and Music from a Grand Tour. Playing the Amzhad – a Berber Instrument Djemaa El Fna, Marrakech, Morocco. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

I grew up in a family where everyone played at least two musical instruments. That’s not a boast. I had to listen to musical scales being played on piano every day during my childhood. For three hours. Every day. I placed my fingers in my ears while cello, violin and viola practice was taking place. … Read more