Mandolin

Monroe was born on September 13, 1911 on a farm in Jerusalem Ridge, Kentucky. He was born the youngest into a family of eight children. His family was musically talented and presented him with the musical talent to inherit. Monroe learned how to play mandolin at the young age of 9 and began to fall in love with music. Monroe’s family was not rich and wealthy but they had just enough to live on and divide with neighbors who were less fortunate. "I was brought up the best way that…

There is a music called country and western music. It the lifestyle of 20-century “country music “is very popular and originated amount in the south and the west.”country music” was to be call country and western music but later on, the shortern it up to country song.Country song was adopted in 1949 by the recording industry to replace hillbilly music.In 1920s, small radio appear in the larger southern and midwestern city and many people listen to it.’ Also many people start recording their…

When Americans tend to discuss South America, Brazil is usually the country that most people will think of first. However, this does not mean that we know that much about Brazil. Unfortunately, some of the topics that could interest people, such as the history of music in Brazil, are usually glossed over. This would be why most Americans can only name the Samba and the Bossa Nova when asked about Brazilian music. Brazil is an extremely diverse place, with ethnicities ranging from the people of…

10 Reasons Why Greece's Kefalonia is Incredible 10. The food Fresh seafood, almond cake, Tiropita (cheese puff), ham, thyme honey, Feta cheese, and local fruits and veggies whipped into mouthwatering (not to mention healthy) dishes is something you will never forget when you visit Kefalonia. Their cuisine is a reflection of the imaginative combinations and genuine love the locals have for their food. 9. The wine With approximately 48 grape varieties grown on the island, you will have your…

performing with the band. ϖ Mike Hoeschele Mike’s music was greatly influenced by his idol Boyd Tinsley, Joe Henderson, and Cannonball Adderly.. He was a great player of fiddle, but his talents extend to playing other instruments such as the violin, mandolin, and the blue harp. On his free time, you’ll hear him play jazz alone or with his favorite people. ϖ Chris…

Tennessee in hopes of finding “hillbilly” musicians. His scouting was successful, and he signed record deals with the Carter Family from Virginia and Jimmie Rodgers of North Carolina. In their recordings, instruments such as the acoustic guitar, mandolin, autoharp, fiddle, and banjo were present, however, Jimmie Rodgers used a stunning vocal technique called yodelling as well. The Carter Family and Jimmie became the first stars of country music, and composed hit songs later that year such as Can…

Coined as ‘hot’ music, jazz grew out of the colorful city of New Orleans and reached widespread popularity in the 1920’s (Gioioa 30). The African American community was largely responsible for the creation of jazz music, however influences can be seen from many different ethnic groups and communities. A combination of the blues, ragtime, and Tin Pan Alley songs can be heard when listening to jazz and its improvisational style set it apart from preexisting genres. Creole of Color Brass Bands…

Led Zeppelin IV, an album that was released without a title, has become one of the most iconic rock albums in recent memory, and an embodiment of the band itself. The heavy metal precedent set by their debut album, the almost carnal sound of their second album and the mystical acoustic vibe of their third album all come together in a triumphant culmination of epic proportions. The album is helped along by Plant’s obsession with mythology, mysticism, and the occult. All eight tracks are…

Texas. He was greatly helped by his teachers to develop and understand his knowledge of music in his early years. In his young age, the composer grew up in Texarkana where he was involved in the formation of a vocal quartet and also taught guitar and mandolin (Berlin, 1996). In the late 1880’s, Joplin voluntarily left his the railway laborer job and went around South America as an itinerant musician. In the year 1893, he went to Chicago for the World’s fair and played a key part in making…

My LOVE for music started at the age of nine. Here is my story of how I became an accordion player for a local band known as “Conjunto Amenaza”. We had just migrated to the U.S., and I could not speak the language or understand the culture. My mother wanted us to have something to do after school because gangs and violence were heavy in our neighborhood. She registered my brothers and me for an after-school program at the Friendly House which provided a music program. The program was called…