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Polka king Eddie Blazoncyzk Sr. dies at 70 - Chicago Sun-Times
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Polka king Eddie Blazoncyzk Sr. dies at 70Chicago Sun-TimesI knew those songs would make great polkas. “At that time the polka bands were playing just the old folk tunes, the old Polish standards. But I have to hear the polka in the music. A lot of country music is very sad. You can't put that stuff in polka.and more » |
Wood Brothers country funk in Boston - Wicked Local
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Wood Brothers country funk in BostonWicked LocalBy Jay Miller The Wood Brothers are the quintessential roots rock band, for their music encompasses every one of rock 'n' roll's roots, from blues to country to soul, gospel, jazz, bluegrass, folk--you name it, they play it. The fact that they make it ...and more » |
County couple gather songs, stories of American women - HeraldNet
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County couple gather songs, stories of American womenHeraldNetThe project is about women musicians who are experts in Appalachian folk music, the blues, bluegrass, old-time country music, gospel, jazz, Cajun, American Indian music, klezmer, maritime folk music or zydeco. It's what the Arthurs call traditional "A ...and more » |
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Music: Peter Serkin, Shanghai Quartet - Washington Post
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Music: Peter Serkin, Shanghai QuartetWashington PostIt's interesting how often folk music from one country can suggest an unlikely kinship with folk music from other, far-flung regions of the world. The more I listened to Bright Sheng's Dance Capriccio for Piano and String Quartet on Thursday at the ... |
Rodgers Remembrance Vol II: Any Old Time - Bluegrass Today
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Rodgers Remembrance Vol II: Any Old TimeBluegrass TodayArguably the most significant man in American music, he has heavily influenced country, blues, folk, jazz, Hawaiian, rock, pop, Americana, western swing, jazz, and bluegrass music. To celebrate the life and times of Jimmie Rodgers, ... |
Rappers provide anthems for Arab Spring - Detroit Free Press
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Rappers provide anthems for Arab SpringDetroit Free Press"Most leading Syrian rappers, whether they are pro-revolution or pro-Assad, live outside the country." Within Syria, more traditional music has been the voice of resistance - and musicians have faced violence. Folk songs condemning President Bashar ...and more » |