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This Gourd Is An Instrument Of Love – Find Out Why
Ah, June. Wedding season for so many, when even musical instruments can declare their loving intentions. ‘D’amore’: Italian, meaning ‘of love.’ And what does ‘love’ mean? Sympathetic vibrations, a soft, comforting voice, a whisper into the mysterious dark of the ancient, natural world. Welcome to the instruments d’amore: viola, oboe, and…yerbomatófono? Continue Reading This Gourd Is An Instrument Of Love – Find Out Why
QUIZ: English Composer Or Politician? Test Your Musical Or PBS Knowledge
Can you guess which of these are Composers and which are English politicians featured in ‘Victoria’? Good Luck! Continue Reading QUIZ: English Composer Or Politician? Test Your Musical Or PBS Knowledge
Depression And The Composer: Rachmaninoff’s Story
Franz Liszt once said, “Mournful and grand is the destiny of an artist.” Was he referring to the seemingly large proportion of artists that suffer from some sort of mental disorder? Sergei Rachmaninoff was one. He dealt with depression throughout his life, but not only did he mostly overcome it, his management of it fueled his composing. Continue Reading Depression And The Composer: Rachmaninoff’s Story
Gibson Guitars Files For Bankruptcy Protection
In a bid to stay afloat, the company that has outfitted many of the world’s top musicians says that in its turnaround effort, it will focus on making guitars, Continue Reading Gibson Guitars Files For Bankruptcy Protection
Meet Naia Izumi, The 2018 Tiny Desk Contest Winner
The fourth annual Tiny Desk Contest winner has been revealed. Get to know the Georgia-hailing guitarist who won over the hearts of our judges this year. Continue Reading Meet Naia Izumi, The 2018 Tiny Desk Contest Winner
Bob Dorough, Jazz Musician Best Known For ‘Schoolhouse Rock!,’ Dead At 94
Dorough spent two decades as a jazz player, singer, conductor and arranger in New York before being approached, at his advertising day job, to explain math to children via music. Continue Reading Bob Dorough, Jazz Musician Best Known For ‘Schoolhouse Rock!,’ Dead At 94
