Collection name: David Fanshawe World Music Archive; Subjects: Oral History; World, Folk & Traditional Music; Wildlife & Natural Sounds; Travel: A special collection - This unique archive was created by British composer and explorer, David Fanshawe, during his many world travels (1967-1994). The archive focuses on the preservation of indigenous music and oral traditions from the Middle East, North, East and West Africa, the Pacific and South East Asia. The recordings were largely made on stereo analogue tape, well supported by coloured slides, hand-written journals and some documentary film footage. “A unique uncompromising and comprehensive collection recorded over 27 years.” - The Independent. “His recordings are considered to be of the finest professional standard.” - National Film and Sound Archive, Australia. “A marvellous conservation of endangered folk music.” - Folk Music; items: 3000 Open Reel Tape, 60 Compact Cassette, 100 DAT, 300 published CD, 2,000 x Boxes of photographic slides and prints. 50 x Hand written journals. 50 x Paper files - index/catalogue/masterbox info. NOTE: Relevant Books, CDs and some LPs are also available.