Fox Theater’s new organ gets its first tryout, and instrument’s proponents pronounce it good
We’re talking about the silent movie era, when organ music was such an important part of the movie-going experience. Well, ...
Jazz-Funk Innovator And Vibraphone Master Roy Ayers Dies At 84
The composer was known for his often-sampled 1976 album "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" and a career that spanned six decades.
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When the Smithsonian’s National Zoo Gave Its Animals Musical Instruments
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo took a creative approach to this in 2017 when zookeepers gave animals musical instruments ... and an orangutan playing the xylophone. The Washington, D.C ...
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If you own any of these MIDI controllers from Akai, Korg, Novation, Nektar and M-Audio, you can have Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select for free
Last month, we reported that Native Instruments was planning to expand its software ecosystem by teaming up with a handful of competitors to integrate its NKS protocol with their products. Today, the ...
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Lori Borgman: Beginners hit sour notes on way to perfection
The xylophone, also under our roof years ago, was the instrument least likely to make me consider spiking the gravy. Neighbors contend that a beginner on a clarinet can strip hair from your ears.