This site includes current features on flamenco groups around the world, with many fine sound examples of traditional flamenco music and videos that show dances and costumes. (
http://www.flamenco-world.com/
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This site features the work of the cellist Yo Yo Ma, whose Silkroad Project fuses the music of many world cultures with classical traditions. The Web site includes information on the traditional instruments used and sound files of the fusion works on his latest recordings. (
http://www.yo-yoma.com/
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This Web site for the composer George Crumb includes a detailed biography, a list of compositions and their recordings, and links to other resources regarding his work. (
http://www.georgecrumb.net/crumb.html
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This site defines microtonality and describes its use in contemporary music. It also includes a download so you can experiment and hear the results of such intervallic work in melody and harmony. (
http://www.cdss.fsnet.co.uk/temper/no-frames/micro.htm#1
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This site features many different formats for the fusion of music from different cultures including music for meditation, dancing, and exploring new and unique instruments and sounds. (
http://www.musicalacarte.net/
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This download site offers some of the cutting-edge fusion music performed by pop and rock groups. You can sample sound and video files on this site to get a taste of the convergence of styles. (
http://music.download.com/2001-8497_32-0.html
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This site connects you to some of the current trends in the fusion of world music and classical music around the world. (
http://www.global.fusion.ndirect.co.uk/intro.htm#top
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This NPR radio program is a great source for world music and the fusion of musical styles that has become very popular in recent years. (
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4724307
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