The word dulcimer is derived from the Latin, with the word dulce meaning sweet, and melos meaning song. In folk circles we have the mountain dulcimer, which is thought to be from Germany and France, and also the hammered dulcimer, … Continue reading →
On the evening of February 7, hammered dulcimer master Bill Spence passed away, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78 years old, and I would be doing him a major discredit if I limit the description of his accomplishments … Continue reading →
PHIL PASSEN Tramp, Tramp, Tramp Philbar Music 20111 www.philpassen.com There have been a great number of recordings focusing on the Civil War in this year which marks the beginning of the sesquicentennial. This … Continue reading →
MARK GROBNER and KEN KOLODNER Sun Rise Sunrise Music 11 www.sunrisedulcimermusic.com www.markgrobner.com www.kenkolodner.com Mark Grobner and Ken Kolodner are both world class masters of the hammered dulcimer. Ken has performed and recorded with Helicon, … Continue reading →
