When the Dopyera brothers left their Austro-Hungarian homeland and emigrated to the United States in 1908, little did they know what an unpredictable and fascinating journey their lives would take
Though the song has sophisticated chord changes, it became a blues standard, covered by Bessie Smith and nearly every blues singer you can name
These two eye-catching ukes have some surprising similarities despite their obvious visual differences
This tune is a staple in blues, folk, New Orleans jazz, and other American and Black musical traditions
Franklin's elegant, innovative instruments have garnered attention far beyond the confines of his small Northern California community
This lesson dives into the 8-bar form, jazz-blues, minor blues, riffs, and rhythms
The acoustic-electric TKE is very much a working musician's ukulele
Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel have taken the reins of the club, which was started in 2006, and have made changes that have already increased attendance
There is no hard line between the worlds of acting, music, and writing for Nellie McKay
Here we examine what it is that makes Iz’s sound so alluring by taking a close look at various aspects of his playing technique, equipment, upbringing, and his mindset toward playing music
