Country dances have been a major source of entertainment for decades, as described in my previous post, but what types of dances were popular last century, and who provided the dance music? In an oral history interview, Harry Portlock talked Read More …
Dances were popular entertainment in cities and country towns through much of the twentieth century. Often the dances served as fund-raisers for local community groups, or during World War II, for the Fighting Forces Comfort Fund and the Red Cross. Read More …
Aeolian instruments are instruments that are ‘played’ by the wind. They have fascinated humans for centuries. In modern times, many beautiful sculptures around the world have been designed to produce music. True Aeolian instruments produce notes that vary according to Read More …