Folk Music of Australia
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Episode 101 takes us to Australia to explore the rich and varied folk music of the people in the land "down under". In this episode, you'll hear instruments and songs of the Aboriginal people, toe-tapping polkas and the unofficial national anthem of this beautiful country. Don't forget to print your passport stamp and check out the YouTube playlist at the bottom of this post. You'll have a chance to SEE all the dancing and instruments that we discuss in today's episode. Links Mentioned in this Episode: 5 Day Summer of Sight-reading Challenge Print the Passport Print Australia Stamp Visit Scotland (Episode 98) Visit India (Episode 99) Visit Jamaica (Episode 100) Musical Samples You'll Hear in this Episode: Aussie Folk Song - Waltzing Matilda Traditional Didgeridoo Rhythms by Lewis Burns, Aboriginal Australian Artist Aboriginal dance show - Australia Commonwealth of Australia | Heel and Toe Polka Commonwealth of Australia | Bush Dance "Waltzing Matilda" - Australian Patriotic Song Music Listening Schedule for Episode 101 You'll love this playlist of folk songs from Australia, featuring video performances of some of the folk dances discussed in today's episode. Listen to it here. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, head on over to do that today so you don’t miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If you’re feeling extra magnanimous, I would be really grateful if you left a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other families find my podcast learn more about music. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about Busy Kids Love Music. Thanks!  
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