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Is it possible to play music together over the Internet?
Here’s a seemingly simple question: Can musicians in quarantine play music together over an Internet connection? We’ve migrated birthday parties, happy hours and church services to video calls these days, so couldn’t we do the same with band practice? Across … Continue reading
Theorbo (The enormous 14 string lute)
Wrapping my head around the enormous 14 string Theorbo.
Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes – Tidal Wave [Official Video]
Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes – Tidal Wave Directed by Jack Brown Co Designed by Jeff Östberg Animation by: Jack Brown Ala Nunu Leszynska Nanda Ormond Guarav Wakankar Chloé Mainge Freddie Griffiths Martin Robic Caitlin Young Song credits: Produced by … Continue reading
History of the Acoustic Guitar
A short video detailing the evolution of the acoustic guitar.
Introducing the Baroque Theorbo
New weird and wonderful instrument videos added all the time – subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss ’em! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrHI… “People complain a lot about the space that I take up”. Lutenist Elizabeth Kenny explains how and why … Continue reading
Introducing: The Arabic Oud
In this episode of “INTRODUCING,” we’re learning about the Arabic Oud. An instrument whose origins stretch back 3500 years ago to Ancient Persia.
The Koto (13 string Japanese traditional instrument)
Koto Master Tokiko Kimura shows us how to play Japan’s 13 stringed national instrument. Tokiko Kimura: https://www.instagram.com/mirerara and her translator, Keiko Takenaka’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/milkytak… Super-subscribe on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/RobScallon The electric guitar is my signature model with Chapman Guitars 🙂 … Continue reading
These women are playing for huge crowds who love them | WePresent
Samba music is one of Brazil’s national symbols, combining African rhythm and European melody in a way that mirrors the democracia racial that serves as the country’s keystone myth. But as nations evolve, so do their symbols, and Brazilian women … Continue reading
BBC Radio 4 – You’re Dead To Me, Josephine Baker
Greg Jenner is joined by historical expert Dr Michell Chresfield and comedian Desiree Burch to travel to 1920s Paris and meet the phenomenal Josephine Baker. Josephine Baker was a renowned performer and entertainer, a civil rights activist and even a … Continue reading