The Dulcimer Collection Various Artists

This release is a unique gold-mine of an album focusing on the world's most prominent dulcimer players. This collection presents international performers, providing not only a brilliant listening experience but also an education in cross-cultural history. The dulcimer is a percussive stringed instrument that is seen in various forms across the globe. From the Eastern European cimbalom to the Chinese yangqin to the Indian santur, and every variation in between, the dulcimer appears in musical cultures all over the globe. The pieces on this collection feature songs, musicians, and instruments from Belarus, the British Isles, China, Greece, India, Iran, Mongolia, Slovakia, Uzbekistan, and more. "Sure to turn heads with the music's positive, spiritual energy." (Ascentor, Russia) "... A delight to listen to from start to finish." (Nonsuch News, UK) "... Great to get if you want to see how the instrument differs around the world." (Amazon)