Sitar originated in India during Mughal period around 700 years ago. Name comes from Persian "Sehtar" meaning "three-stringed". Developed from Chitra Veena, reaching present form in 18th century
Ozarks spans four states: Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southeastern Kansas. Contains Boston Mountains in Arkansas and Oklahoma and St. Francois Mountains in Missouri. Highest point is Wahzhazhe Summit at 2,561 feet in Boston Mountains. Covers nearly 47,000 square miles, making it most extensive highland region
Asante people are native to modern-day Ghana's Ashanti Region. Founded Ashanti Empire in 1670 by Asantehene Osei Kofi Tutu I. Kumase became capital in 1680, serving as financial and political center. Empire expanded through conquests and centralized governance
Barak Turkmens originate from Barak Plain in southeastern Gaziantep. Tribe left Khorasan around 1382-1383 under leader Feriz Bey. Initially settled in Central Anatolia, later exiled to Syrian Desert. Eventually settled in western Euphrates region, adapting to farming
Corsicans are Romance-speaking people native to Mediterranean island of Corsica. Island was populated since Mesolithic by Italian peninsula people. Ancient Corsicans originated from northeastern Nuragic Sardinia. Island was ruled by Pisans (1050-1295) and Genoese (1295-1755)
Mariachi is a traditional Mexican music ensemble from western Mexico. Originated in Cocula, Jalisco, with roots dating back to 1832-1850. Spanish introduced string instruments and musical groups to Mexico. Early mariachi musicians wore traditional peasant clothing