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May 24, 2013 — Not long after his shocking ballet, the composer branched out into a broad range of styles, ushering in new musical trends far from the violent tone of his iconic Rite of Spring.
May 23, 2013 — Josh Homme presides over a dense, textured, unpredictable sound that's equal parts mystery, intensity, beauty and bluster. QOTSA performed ...Like Clockwork in its entirety, plus an assortment of older material, in a sold-out show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.
May 23, 2013 — The great composer and bandleader was distraught over the 1967 death of Billy Strayhorn, his songwriting and arranging partner of 28 years. But Ellington took Strayhorn's passing as an impetus, born of necessity, to increase his own productivity. Here are five examples.
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Song: Early in the Morning by the King-Tones
Sep 26, 2000 — The King-Tones performing "Early in the Morning," live on The Blue Note. Recorded in the NCPR studio, September 26, 2000. Go to full article
Meet the Masters: Norwood Brass Firemen, Community Brass Band
Norwood, NY, Jun 05, 2000 — The Volunteer Fire Department Band of Norwood (more familiar to many as the Norwood Brass Firemen) dates back to the late nineteenth century. Varying over the years from eight to twenty four members, they have played at everything from local celebrations to presidential inaugurations and the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. Go to full article
Two fiddle tunes performed by music historian Alice Clemens
May 08, 2000 — Alice co-founded the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame, which maintains an extensive archive and sponsors fiddling events each year. For her work as a preservationist and performer, she was recognized by TAUNY (Traditional Arts in Upstate New York) with a North Country Heritage Award. She performs the traditional Irish tune The Irish Washerwoman and her own composition God's Blessing on Four Strings. Go to full article
Meet the Masters: Alice Clemens, Fiddler & Music Historian, Osceola
May 08, 2000 — Alice Clemens of Osceola started fiddling at the age of seven, learning dance tunes from her uncle, Art Colvin. For most of her life, she has played for parties and country... Go to full article
Song: Helplessly Hoping performed by the Singing Sinners
May 01, 2000 — The women's vocal ensemble Singing Sinners from St. Lawrence University performing Helplessly Hoping. Recorded in the NCPR studio, May 2000. Go to full article
Meet the Masters: Bill Smith, Basketmaker & Storyteller, Colton
Colton, NY, May 01, 2000 — Bill Smith is known throughout the Adirondacks and beyond as a master of many traditional arts of the region, including the making of split ash baskets. He also performs and... Go to full article
Meet the Masters: La Famille Ouimet, French American Traditions
Valley Falls, NY, Apr 10, 2000 — The Ouimet family see themselves as preservers of a number of vanishing traditions. They play traditional music in the French American ethnic tradition, and they pass the... Go to full article
Meet the Masters: Don Woodcock, Champion Fiddler
De Kalb Junction, NY, Mar 20, 2000 — Don Woodcock, a dairyman from Kendrew Corners won the New York Fiddling Championship so often, he was declared grand champion and asked to retire from the competition. He... Go to full article
Meet the Masters: Mohawk Choir of St. Regis
Hogansburg, NY, Feb 28, 2000 — Catholicism has its roots deeps in the history of Akwesasne, the St. Regis Mohawk reservation straddling the St. Lawrence River between the US and Canada, going back to the... Go to full article
Meet the Masters: Clarence "Daddy Dick" Richards, Country Music Pioneer, Lake Luzerne
Lake Luzerne-Hadley, NY, Feb 21, 2000 — By the age of twelve, Clarence Richards was playing fiddle for local dances in the Corinth area of Saratoga County and substituting for the caller when necessary. Early in... Go to full article
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