In search of a style of music...

[DrownedThought]

I wish I was more knowledgeable about the many different styles of music, but I really only know the basics. There is 2 kinds of music I'm looking for. One, middle eastren style. Kind of like some of the songs on the Black Hawk Down movie soundtrack. I've always been interested in that kind of music, but I don't know what genre it would be classified. The second style of music is Congo drum stuff. African tribe music basically. If you guys could just list some artists or name what genres those type of styles belong in that would be awesome. Thanks in advance.

[JonM]

I recommend getting more familiar with the cultures whose music you're interested in first. Once you can be more specific, I can help you out.

[antiant]

I wish I was more knowledgeable about the many different styles of music, but I really only know the basics. There is 2 kinds of music I'm looking for. One, middle eastren style. Kind of like some of the songs on the Black Hawk Down movie soundtrack. I've always been interested in that kind of music, but I don't know what genre it would be classified. The second style of music is Congo drum stuff. African tribe music basically. If you guys could just list some artists or name what genres those type of styles belong in that would be awesome. Thanks in advance.
haven't seen black hawk down, however you're in luck i love middle eastern music, actually anything that's "foreign" and have quite a bit imo as well as some african and even other countries/styles if you want other stuff as well, send a PM if you're interested and we can exchange IM's :)

[mr_jackalope]

Download some stuff by Fela Kuti if you like the African stuff. That's the best I can give you, you put up some pretty broad criteria.

[DrownedThought]

Ya im sorry, I wish i knew more about it. I love culture influenced music from the middle east and africa. I wish I knew more to give you guys more too go on and I'll check that band out Mr_jackalope.

Antiant, I can't find the way to PM you lol. Just add DrownedThoght to your AIM and message me when ever you get on.

[antiant]

you've been added to my AIM btw is that a typo@your aim name is it "DrownedThoght" or "DrownedThought"? i added the latter. i also second fela kuti for african, but of course there's a lot more out there (and that's an understatement) :)

[Zion Gates]

for the second genre you are talking about check out Ras Michael And The Sons Of Negus (i recommend the song: keep cool babylon)

[Ve Das]

Tuvan folk music would fit into the "african style" thingy,except it doesn´t tend to be heavy on the rhythm section.For mega-congo-based stuff I suggest you check out tribal (religious) dance music,but I have no idea where to find that stuff...

[DrownedThought]

I didnt spell my AIM sn wrong, it's "DrownedThoght"

[antiant]

ok i got it, you've been added correctly