Depending on where in the world you’re from, or when you existed, you may or may not have heard of Ziryab – the legendary musician and taste maker. The original pop star or influencer if you like. For those who don’t know, Ziryab was the most famous musician at the court of Cordoba in the…
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Why are Bagpipes Scottish?
Let’s face it. Bagpipes are an acquired taste. They don’t sound pretty and understandably a lot of people find them hard to listen to. Other people love them and they’re a symbol of national pride for many Scots. This would lead you to believe that the Bagpipes are Scottish, right? Wrong. There is a lot…
When was yodelling invented?
Yodelling. The sweet sounding, “variations upon the tones of a jackass”, (according to Sir Walter Scott.) What is it and why do we do it? The Collins dictionary defines it as, “the practice of singing with an abrupt change in register from the chest to falsetto.” Basically, switching between your chest voice (low pitch) and…