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==Naming== | ==Naming== | ||
Babel was named after the [[Tower of Babel]]. It represents the different [[Language|tongues]] of the world coming together in song, as music is the one true universal language of humankind. | Babel was named after the [[Tower of Babel]]. It represents the different [[Language|tongues]] of the world coming together in song, as music is the one true universal language of humankind. | ||
| + | ==Ideas== | ||
| + | *A song which blends [[India]]n and Western sounds is currently being thought of, inspired by the Indian Music Experience in [[Bengaluru]]. It will feature [[santoor]], [[sitar]], [[bansuri]], [[sarangi]], [[harmonium]], [[tanpura]], [[dholak]], [[tabla]], [[mridangam]], [[dhol]], [[guitar]], [[piano]], [[saxophone]], [[violin]], [[bass guitar]], [[drum set|drums]], [[congas]], [[darbuka]], and [[djembe]]. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Babel Live]] | *[[Babel Live]] | ||
[[Category:Music]] | [[Category:Music]] | ||
Revision as of 18:48, 25 March 2024
| “ | How can so many countries, languages, and cultures come together if only one way is accepted? | ” | |
| — Morgan Freeman, 2022 FIFA World Cup | |||
Babel is a global musical project created by SMW. Its mission is to unite humanity during times of division. It is not a non-profit organization.
Naming
Babel was named after the Tower of Babel. It represents the different tongues of the world coming together in song, as music is the one true universal language of humankind.
Ideas
- A song which blends Indian and Western sounds is currently being thought of, inspired by the Indian Music Experience in Bengaluru. It will feature santoor, sitar, bansuri, sarangi, harmonium, tanpura, dholak, tabla, mridangam, dhol, guitar, piano, saxophone, violin, bass guitar, drums, congas, darbuka, and djembe.