Sentences with phrase «folk music as»

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The latest lawsuit was filed Friday by Melissa Ferrick, the Massachusetts - based indie folk singer who teaches at the prestigious Berklee College of Music and rose to prominence as Morrissey's last - minute opening act on his 1991 tour.

They should and must be allowed to perform sacred as well as secular, pop, classical and folk music, just as they must be allowed to study the tene ts of various religions.

The group operates a ministry called Indelible Grace Music, which seeks to be a resource to the church by writing original hymns as well as new melodies for traditional hymns (usually simple folk or bluegrass tunes).

But Lucas seems content to find his solace «in the music,» and he's happy as long as he can convince folks of one thing: «I want people to know I am more than a boy in a wheelchair.»

With combinations of beachy folk music, blues - inspired acoustic ballads and even forays into gospel, Ben Harper has crafted a career as one of popular music's most eclectic artists.

, «If I Had a Hammer,» and «Turn, Turn, Turn» (best performed, if I may say, by the Byrds), Seeger did as much as anyone to popularize the folk music renaissance of the late «50s and early «60s.

When people set music to folk tunes as Luther did after the Reformation, they weren't primarily thinking of organ music.

The simple folk who hear them may well be impressed by the organ music, but they can not help laughing as they see such a ridiculous show going on in the choir.

It was at the epicentre of the Jesus People movement, which saw thousands of hippies, surfers and beatniks come to Christ as they swapped psychedelic drugs and rock and roll for the Holy Spirit and a new wave of folk - rock worship music.

A veteran of the Christian music industry, Derek first gained prominence as a member of the folk rock band Caedmon's Call, and then later embarked on a successful solo career.

This time a young woman, completely uneducated, came into a studio in La Paz, ten thousand feet high in the Andes, and sang lullabies and folk songs that sounded as if she had been studying music all her life.

Though she does admit loving hymns, describing them as «the original folk music.»

«It's funny because I always get pegged as this sort of nature girl and, yeah, I do love nature, but I think if you heard my music in a coffee shop, you wouldn't say, «Oh, this is definitely folk music,»» she says.

«I had this whole music career — or something resembling a career — in my 20s, and I did interviews,» he says, referencing his days as a solo artist and the drummer for the indie - folk band Fleet Foxes.

And two full generations grew to adulthood being forced to endure absurd and ugly noises masquerading as «folk music» at Mass: anger about this is generally expressed in terms of «horrible kum - by - ya Masses», even though that particular horror slithered away during the 90s except among a few ageing diehard crooners.

The weather was just perfect, as was the sweet hum of folk music playing in the background.

This October, the streets of Old Town Temecula will again transform into a thriving Greek metropolis as Temecula Greek Festival invites visitors to «Experience the Treasures of Greece» with authentic food vendors and delicious Greek pastries, a Mediterranean marketplace, children's game area, live Greek music and folk dancing, as well as a Greek Wine, Beer, and Liquor area.

Old Town School of Folk Music offers music classes for kids and adults as well as concerts by professional musicians from around the couMusic offers music classes for kids and adults as well as concerts by professional musicians from around the coumusic classes for kids and adults as well as concerts by professional musicians from around the country.

He added that the choir was established to thrill music lovers through folk and patriotic songs as a way of instilling patriotism in Ghanaians and to spread the word of God to the world through their melodious repertoire of songs.

According to a controversial new study, set to be published in The Journal of Political Psychology, the bedrooms and offices of liberals, who are generally thought of as open, tend to be colorful and awash in books about travel, ethnicity, feminism and music, along with music CDs covering folk, classic and modern rock, as well as art supplies, movie tickets and travel memorabilia.

In her free time, Harriet relaxes with the Austin Balkan Singers, a group of women that perform folk music from such places as Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Croatia.

Familiar songs tend to work well, as do «easy listening» picks like classical, jazz, and folk music.

About Site - The goal of my site is to feature what i think of as «folk music», which is music made by people who are trying to get by leading lives in our modern world who love to express themselves through music.

I am mainly in to Black, death, Folk and trash metal as well as some others and other type of music but I live for metal.

Though there is not enough free time I have a lot of interests and hobbies, as there are musical theater, sailing, folk music, movies, politics,...

I love traveling as well, experience different culture, folk culture, natural scenes, street arts and musics.

A similar taste in music can be a great indicator as to whether youre compatible with someone, so the fine folks behind Tastebuds have struck gold with their music - based online datingsite.

Latin American culture is the formal or informal expression of the people of Latin America, and includes both high culture (literature, high art) and popular culture (music, folk art and dance) as well as religion and other customary practices.

Dating is a stage of romantic relationships in humans whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a Leo Kottke - Renowned for his adroit fingerpicking guitar style, Leo Kottke's blues - tinged playing has made an indelible imprint on the world of folk music.

Secretly, Miguel is drawn to music, having his own sanctuary to Ernesto de la Cruz, a beloved folk singer of the»30s and»40s who is still celebrated as a national icon.

The most prominent characters include Haven Hamilton (Henry Gibson), a socially conservative, arrogant country music star; Linnea Reese (Lily Tomlin), a gospel singer and mother of two deaf children; Del Reese (Ned Beatty), her lawyer husband and Hamilton's legal representative, who works as the local political organizer for the Tea Party - like Hal Philip Walker Presidential campaign; Opal (Geraldine Chaplin), an insufferably garrulous and pretentious BBC Radio reporter on assignment in Nashville, or so she claims; talented but self - involved sex - addict Tom Frank (Keith Carradine), one - third of a moderately successful folk trio who's anxious to launch a solo career; John Triplette (Michael Murphy), the duplicitous campaign consultant who condescendingly tries to secure top Nashville stars to perform at a nationally - syndicated campaign rally; Barbara Jean (Ronee Blakley), the emotionally - fragile, beloved Loretta Lynn - like country star recovering from a burn accident; Barnett (Allen Garfield), Barbara Jean's overwhelmed manager - husband; Mr. Green (Keenan Wynn), whose never - seen ailing wife is on the same hospital ward as Barbara Jean; groupie Martha (Shelley Duvall), Green's niece, ostensibly there to visit her ailing aunt but so personally irresponsible that she instead spends all her time picking up men; Pfc. Glenn Kelly (Scott Glenn), who claims his mother saved Barbara Jean's life but who mostly seems obsessed with the country music star; Sueleen Gay (Gwen Welles), a waitress longing for country music fame, despite her vacuous talent; Bill and Mary (Allan F. Nicholls and Cristina Raines), the other two - thirds of Tom's folk act, whose ambition overrides constant personal rancor; Winifred (Barbara Harris), another would - be singer - songwriter, fleeing to Nashville from her working - class husband, Star (Bert Remsen); Kenny Frasier (David Hayward), a loner who rents a room from Mr. Green and carries around a violin case; Bud Hamilton (Dave Peel), the gentle, loyal son of the abrasive Hamilton; Connie White (Karen Black), a glamorous country star who is a last - minute substitute for Barbara Jean at the Grand Old Opry; Wade Cooley (Robert DoQui), a cook at the airport restaurant where Sueleen works as a waitress and who tries unsuccessfully to convince her that she has no talent; and the eccentric Tricycle Man (Jeff Goldblum), who rides around in a three - wheel motorcycle, occasionally interacting with the other characters, showing off his amateur magic tricks, but who has no dialogue.

DeLislehas also released four music CDs, filled with goth - inspired folk andAmericana tunes, with a few gospel - style songs as well.In 2002, DeLisle married musician Murry Hammond, the bassist for the Old97's, after a few months of a long - distance relationship.

In the audio trailer they explain the music, inspired by English folk song and sea shanties, but incorporating more modern styles as well.

The Coen Brothers have added to their increasing line - up for new folk music movie INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIES, by choosing John Goodman as their newest...

Bret McKenzie, the other half of the quirky New Zealand folk duo, hasn't been as busy, but he recently won raves for his work as music supervisor and songwriter on The Muppets and that delightful film,

Again, Bret McKenzie functions as music supervisor and the various songs he writes and produces evoke the same winning spirit and versatility as his best - known work, the «folk duo» Flight of the Conchords and their self - titled HBO comedy series.

Once those fears are established, the scene swells with a mixture of demonic chants and folk music, following Suzy as she travels closer to Freiburg.

As a student and after graduation, Allen worked at WXPN - FM, the public radio station on campus, as a host and producer for a weekly folk music program that included interviews, features, live and recorded musiAs a student and after graduation, Allen worked at WXPN - FM, the public radio station on campus, as a host and producer for a weekly folk music program that included interviews, features, live and recorded musias a host and producer for a weekly folk music program that included interviews, features, live and recorded music.

They have a son who not only is not allowed to watch TV but doesn't even know that such a thing exists, and their household is frequented by such artistes as a mystic Lithuanian folk music ensemble.

The choice of this song is given initially by the instrumental resources used by the band which are closely related to their involvement with genres such as rock, jazz, folk and classical music.

Renaissance Charter School in New York City, for example, incorporates a strong focus on music; Camino Nuevo offers a bilingual Spanish - English program and emphasizes the arts; and Richmond College Prep eschews strict disciplinary policies and offers enrichment activities such as Mexican folk dancing, Mindful Life, and Gospel Choir.

Two essential components: the use of arts teachers and visiting artists in the areas of dance, drama, music, visual art, creative writing and folk arts to strengthen the place of the arts as a core academic subject in its own right; and the integration of the arts in all academic subjects in order to increase student success in these subjects

As we roll into fall, the folks a Fields Auto Group and Joe Maddon have cooked up a spectacular end - of - summer event featuring classic Mopar muscle cars, food, drinks, casino games and live music.

Soulful and uplifting, this tribute introduces an important social activist (often referred to as «the Voice of the Civil Rights Movement») who opened the eyes and delighted the ears of countless folk singers and music lovers, but will likely be a fresh subject for children.

On select trips, musicians from Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music serenade riders as they snake through the South.

River boat excursions also tend to be more cultural — in contrast to the adventure - oriented activities of a Caribbean or Alaskan journey — and more intimate, usually offering only one restaurant and relying on more intimate amusements, from folk music performances to language lessons, as opposed to the large - scale entertainments of traditional cruise ships.

The stereo in the café plays Celtic folk music while I drink my first hot chocolate, then Dutch techno as I sip my second.

Xoximilco recreates some of the oldest and most celebrated traditions in Mexico, and gives you a chance to tour water canals on a beautifully decorated «trajinera boat» as you listen to lively folk music, sip on tequilas and national beer, and experience the joys of a real Mexican fiesta.

Get a taste of traditional music as you enjoy a Hungarian dinner with drinks in a local restaurant, while folk musicians serenade you at your table and reveal real gypsy folklore.