Several months ago a replica of the tall ship, Nao Santa Maria, docked in Baton Rouge. It was celebrating the 525th year anniversary of Christopher
Category: Interesting Stories and People
An Irish Tune and Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day
This year, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I have an Irish tune to share and also an Irish recipe with an interesting story. The
Lead Belly: Music of the Louisiana Delta
Our dulcimer musical festival theme this year is “Dulcimers on the Delta.” Nothing exemplifies the music of the Louisiana Delta more than the songs of
September on The Mississippi with Larry and Elaine Conger
September is past, still the mighty Mississippi River flows on. One of the best original songs written for the dulcimer, in my opinion, is about
Holiday Gift Picks for the Dulcimer Player
With Christmas in the air, it’s time to think about gift ideas for the dulcimer player. Here are a few of my favorite gadgets and
Appalachian Christmas Folk Tune – Playing with Barre Chords
“I Wonder as I Wander” is a hauntingly beautiful Christmas folk tune from the Appalachian Mountains. It was collected and published by John Jacob Niles.
