Bluegrass is an American art form that started in the hills of Appalachian hills and resonated with music lovers across the world. Madison’s own Cork ‘n Bottle will bring songs and stories of bluegrass alive for audiences at eight Dane County public libraries.
Bluegrass is an American art form that started in the hills of Appalachian hills and resonated with music lovers across the world. Madison’s own Cork ‘n Bottle will bring songs and stories of bluegrass alive for audiences at eight Dane County public libraries.
Bluegrass is an American art form that started in the hills of Appalachian hills and resonated with music lovers across the world. Madison’s own Cork ‘n Bottle will bring songs and stories of bluegrass alive for audiences at eight Dane County public libraries.
Vidar Skrede and Randy Gosa debut their combination of the melodies of Norwegian folk music with the rhythmic approach of Irish accompaniment. The duo performs a collection of Vidar’s original compositions, traditional Norwegian folk music, and a few Irish and Celtic influenced and traditional tunes. Between numbers, they will share stories and history relating to the music.
Bluegrass is an American art form that started in the hills of Appalachian hills and resonated with music lovers across the world. Madison’s own Cork ‘n Bottle will bring songs and stories of bluegrass alive for audiences at eight Dane County public libraries.
Sean Gaskell will give a performance and educational demonstration on the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. He will feature traditional songs that are the heart and soul of the kora’s musical repertoire in addition to some of his own personal compositions.
Sean Gaskell features traditional songs on the 21 stringed West African Kora.
The Kora is native to the Mande peoples who live within the countries of Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea Bissau. The music is traditionally played by oral and musical historians known as Griots (Gree-ohs). The Kora is a melodic and seemingly peaceful instrument, which is somewhat contrary to its musical repertoire.
Jeff Pockat has been a lifelong musician with a very eclectic set of musical tastes. His interests range from Bluegrass to Classic Rock. In 1984 he was introduced to the Harp with an intense interest in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands. He soon fell in love with the more ancient wire-strung Clairseach or Gaelic Harp. Jeff has become a music historian performing the music of greats like, Turlough O’Carolan, Rory dall O’Cathan, Cornelias Lyons and Dennis O’Hampsey just to name a few. Da Mihi Manum, Eleanor Plunkett, Oscail an Doros are a few melodies by these artist. Along with the ha
Learn about and celebrate a piece of Native American culture.
Members of the Ho-Chunk Nation Dance and Drum Group sing in the Ho-Chunk language to the steady beat of a large dance drum.
Elliott Funmaker Sr. will talk about the songs, drum, and traditional clothing that are part of their performance.
Questions encouraged afterwards.
