“Bile Them Cabbage Down” is an old, Southern fiddle and banjo tune which is perhaps the first song learned by most dulcimer players. In fact,
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“La Paloma” — a Beautiful Spanish Tango for the Mountain Dulcimer
I first “discovered” the Spanish love song, “La Paloma ” (meaning the dove), several years ago while searching for a sassy Latin tango to play
Carolan’s Draught – Irish Tune for the Mountain Dulcimer
When I began to play the mountain dulcimer, I soon discovered that Irish tunes sounded great on the mountain dulcimer. Irish tunes were sprinkled throughout
A Jig and a Sea Chantey
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
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
Dulcimer Jambalaya 