A guitarist's scraping, tapping, twisting and tweaking the strings of the instrument is commonly called "extended technique . Musicians who focus on improvisation are expected to have a wide range of ...

Manouche Jazz, commonly known as "Gypsy Jazz," is a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. Originating in Paris in the early 1930s, it was first popularized by the Quintette du Hot Club de ...

Vermont has produced one exceptional bluegrass musician in Rutland native Dan Tyminski. He was a featured singer on the movie soundtrack to O Brother, Where Art Thou? and continues to play guitar and ...