Music of the Balearic Islands

Xeremiers or colla de xeremiers is a traditional ensemble that consists of flabiol and xeremies (bagpipes). Majorca has produced popular singer-songwriters like Maria del Mar Bonet. British DJs like Paul Oakenfold made the vacationing island of Ibiza a capital of house music, leading to the creation of Balearic Beat. Francesc Guerau and Antoni Literes are among the best known classical composers of the islands.

Music of Aquitaine

Aquitaine is a French region, consisting of the départements of Dordogne, Gironde, Landes, Lot-et-Garonne and Pyrénées-Atlantiques. The region is known for an annual musical event which takes place in June; during this period, nearly every village and

Philip Antony Corri

Philip Antony Corri was a composer, born in Edinburgh and later working in London and Baltimore, Maryland. He began composing in 1802. He helped to found the London Philharmonic Society and the Royal Academy of Music

List of musical instruments by Hornbostel–Sachs number: 311.222

This is a list of instruments by Hornbostel-Sachs number, covering those instruments that are classified under 311.222 under that system. It includes instruments with a resonator that is not physically integral to the instrument, with more than one string

Latin American Musicians Association

The Latin American Musicians Association is an organization composed of Latin musicians, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Association's founder is Jesse Bermudez, a major figure in the Philadelphia music scene. The Association runs a Latin School

List of musical instruments by Hornbostel–Sachs number: 311.121.222

This is a list of instruments by Hornbostel-Sachs number, covering those instruments that are classified under 311.121.222 under that system. These instruments are single-stringed heterochord musical bows with an attached resonator and a tuning noose. 3

Timeline of music in the United States

This is a timeline of music in the United States. It is divided into several parts.To 1819 1820–1849 1850–1879 1880–1919 1920–1949 1950–1969 1970–present

Music of Auvergne

Auvergne is a region in France. Its best-known form of folk music is that played on the cabrette, a bagpipe made of goatskin. This is used to play swift, 3/8 dance music, slow airs (regrets) and other styles. The traditional master Joseph Rouls taught

Normal Musical Institute

The Normal Musical Institute was a school for the training of music teachers, the first such in the United States. It was organized by George F. Root, William Bradbury and Lowell Mason in New York in 1853. The Institute was a four-week-long training

Music of the Canary Islands

The music of the Canary Islands reflects its cultural heritage. The islands used to be inhabited by the Guanches which are related to Berbers; they mixed with Spaniards, who live on the islands now. A variant of Jota is popular, as is Latin music, which

Lowell House (New Haven, Connecticut)

Lowell House was an American social settlement, the first in New Haven, Connecticut. Established in 1900, it formed an association in 1903