Abstract African Rhythms approaches composition from an intercultural perspective in that it amalgamates musical elements and processes from African and Western art music cultures. Minimalism co-exists with Western compositional devices with an added aspect of intercultural activity by using orchestral instruments in African percussive ways.

中文翻译：

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长笛、单簧管、小提琴、大提琴、打击乐和钢琴的非洲节奏

摘要 非洲节奏从跨文化的角度处理作曲，因为它融合了非洲和西方艺术音乐文化的音乐元素和过程。极简主义与西方作曲装置共存，通过以非洲打击乐的方式使用管弦乐器，增加了跨文化活动的方面。