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Django Reinhardt and the History of the Jazz Ma...
It is impossible to talk about jazz manouche (also called gypsy jazz) without first talking about the legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt. Along with violinist Stéphane Grappelli, Reinhardt formed the Paris-based Quintette...
Django Reinhardt and the History of the Jazz Ma...
It is impossible to talk about jazz manouche (also called gypsy jazz) without first talking about the legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt. Along with violinist Stéphane Grappelli, Reinhardt formed the Paris-based Quintette...
The Irrepressible Sound of the Steel Drum
Originating sometime in the mid-1800s, the steel drum (or pan) has become an integral part of the Caribbean soundscape. Pan is the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, a country located...
The Irrepressible Sound of the Steel Drum
Originating sometime in the mid-1800s, the steel drum (or pan) has become an integral part of the Caribbean soundscape. Pan is the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, a country located...
Traditional Flutes of North American Indigenous...
You may have heard or even played a Native American flute before. The sound can be eerie, haunting, beautiful, and mysterious. The instrument looks very similar to other flutes, but...
Traditional Flutes of North American Indigenous...
You may have heard or even played a Native American flute before. The sound can be eerie, haunting, beautiful, and mysterious. The instrument looks very similar to other flutes, but...
Ukulele History
From its invention in the 19th century in Hawaii to its place in popular music today, this iconic instrument has quickly became a global sensation, with its unassuming sound and...
Ukulele History
From its invention in the 19th century in Hawaii to its place in popular music today, this iconic instrument has quickly became a global sensation, with its unassuming sound and...
Balafon - Ancient West African Idiophone
The balafon is a type of idiophone from West Africa, with a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The first emperor of the Mali empire, Sundiata Keita, is...
Balafon - Ancient West African Idiophone
The balafon is a type of idiophone from West Africa, with a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The first emperor of the Mali empire, Sundiata Keita, is...
Cuíca - Brazilian Friction Drum
The Brazilian cuíca (pronounced "ku-WEE-ka") has one of the most interesting sounds of all drums, with tonal qualities evocative of monkeys calling across a forest, laughter, or perhaps even the call of...
Cuíca - Brazilian Friction Drum
The Brazilian cuíca (pronounced "ku-WEE-ka") has one of the most interesting sounds of all drums, with tonal qualities evocative of monkeys calling across a forest, laughter, or perhaps even the call of...