May 2021

A MUSICAL instrument played by the Corries during their first televised performance of "Flower of Scotland" has been acquired by the University of Edinburgh.Roy Williamson of the famous Scottish folk group performed the bouzouki when they…

In a mud hut with a thatched roof, shielding us from the glare of the desert sun, Bhanvru Langa offered us our first glimpse of the surinda, a rare musical instrument. “There are only about 15 plays in India. My father brought it back from…

Boca Raton, FL - If you know someone who took up the guitar or ukulele as a hobby during the pandemic, you're not alone. No instrument has experienced a greater increase in year-over-year demand during the first few months…

Regrets, I had a few, but again, too few to mention ... except when it comes to playing music. Or rather, not to play music. When we asked "What musical instrument have you always wished you had learned?" The response was overwhelming -…

AUGUST. AG (WJBF) - Stage anxiety is a barrier that some people struggle to overcome, but for Tarika Holland, a local performing artist, being on stage is where she feels alive. “I've been through a lot of struggles when it comes…

It is easy to access the tools and resources needed to learn a new instrument. But is it possible to master a musical instrument by learning yourself? Getting your hands on a musical instrument, be it a guitar or a bagpipe,…

Music and dance have a deeply intertwined history, although music has always been a forerunner of dance. Of course they go together, but music usually informs a dancer's routine ... and the only exception I can think of is tap dancing,…