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Old 03-04-2011, 06:34 AM
 
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We've done black how about Asian-Indian? I admit India is not of particular interest to me, but they do have a neat "sound" which has been influential. Here's some starting examples from three continents.

European


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAADkgJBxhY

North American


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFDiXszQeVY

Africa (Mauritius)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVZZ7ji4bfk
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Old 03-04-2011, 06:40 AM
 
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"Get your freak on"- by Missy Elliott

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNGQiCDKxVM

The song's beat is based on bhangra, a popular music and dance form from the Punjab state of India.[1]

The six-note base of the song is a Punjabi melody played on a tumbi, an Indian stringed instrument.

Last edited by Mrs. Lindo; 03-04-2011 at 06:50 AM.. Reason: I added more info.
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Old 03-04-2011, 06:48 AM
 
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM7H0ooV_o8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbf_ZPWRN6c
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Old 03-04-2011, 09:49 AM
 
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I can hear some Indian influence in this song:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wQ3szTnEy8
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Old 03-04-2011, 11:29 PM
 
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P22UJy5RgcU


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c2ZJ...eature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0ySEqRAtzk
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Old 05-09-2011, 11:50 PM
 
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YouTube - Paint It, Black-- The Rolling Stones lyrics - Does use a sitar, etc.


YouTube - The Moody Blues- Om - Sort-of Indian, not sure how I feel on it.


YouTube - John McLaughlin with Shakti - Finding The Way - Although Indian musicians are involved in this one.
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Old 01-05-2013, 01:57 PM
 
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Ravi Shankar & Bud Shank - Improvisations On The Theme Music From Pather Panchali - YouTube

RIP, etc. Not sure it counts, but Shank is an American jazz musician.
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