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Discover the Pre-Columbian Instruments of Mexico (Selección) Exhibition and Ancient Music

Explore 1972 audio recordings by Jorge Daher interpreting diverse musical instruments and their unique soundscapes.

Delve into the Pre-Columbian Instruments of Mexico (Selección) exhibition item, a unique collection of 1972 audio interpretations. This entry focuses on the rich musical traditions of ancient Mexico, presenting acoustic analyses of instruments like aerophones. Learn about the complex scales and varied timbres that shaped pre-Columbian soundscapes.

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Exhibition summary

This collection item features audio recordings from 1972 exploring pre-Columbian music from Mexico. It includes interpretations of instruments by musician Jorge Daher, discussing the diversity of scales and timbres used in pre-Columbian flutes.

Curatorial context

This item, part of the 'Antes de América' exhibition, focuses on pre-Columbian musical instruments from Mexico, specifically through audio recordings made in 1972. The recordings feature interpretations by musician Jorge Daher, who worked with aerophones (wind instruments) preserved in archaeological collections. The accompanying text notes the scarcity of direct information on pre-Columbian music, highlighting acoustic analysis and interpretive approaches. It also touches upon the complex musical scales used, moving beyond the initial assumption of primarily pentatonic scales to include chromatic scales prevalent in the classical period. The diverse timbres produced by pre-Columbian flutes are also discussed, showcasing a rich spectral quality that varied from those with few harmonics to strongly nasal sonorities.

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Interpretations by musician Jorge Daher; production by Lilian Mendelssohn and Pablo Castellanos.
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