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Shalom Chaverim is an ancient Hebrew (farewell)song, which was originally sung at the end of a celebration or meeting. It was and is mostly sung as a round. Freely translated the words mean 'Goodbye,...

The Samba is a Latin American dance, which is mostly associated with parties, as a result of the fast tempo in which it is usually played. 'Sumba Samba' forms an exception to this rule. In order to ge...

The Samba is a Latin American dance, which is mostly associated with parties, as a result of the fast tempo in which it is usually played. 'Sumba Samba' forms an exception to this rule. In order to ge...

A tranquil setting of the song O Little Town of Bethlehem interspersed with references to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

The young have the future. This is the statement made at the beginning of 'Like a Child' by Andreas Ludwig Schulte. The opening radiates strength and ambition, but one is also made to wonder which dir...

In this colorful ballad is charity high in standard. Egbert van Groningen composed Hymn of Brotherhood for the youthband of St. Jan in Wierden (NL). The music exudes respect, appreciation and devotion...

The Yiddish word 'Klezmer' has been derived from the Old Hebrew words 'Kley' (tool, instrument) and 'Zemer' (song, singing, making music). Klezmer is the traditional music of Jews from Eastern Europe....

Scottish Dances is based on three Scottish traditionals: Cock of the North, The Bonnie Bank's O'Loch Lomond and Marie's Wedding. I. Cock of the North's name is used for multiple things or events. For...

The rhythm of the samba was originally created in Africa and brought to Brazil by the slaves. Here it became the national dance. For every festive occasion and especially the carnival festivities (Rio...

Today's society means to many people: bustle, hurry, quick and more... No wonder that many are looking for (inner) tranquility and balance in their overloaded existence. Listen to music or active musi...

Today's society means to many people: bustle, hurry, quick and more... No wonder that many are looking for (inner) tranquility and balance in their overloaded existence. Listen to music or active musi...

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) wrote the lyrics of 'There is a land of pure delight' and is known as the 'Father of English Hymnody'. Watts was for the English hymn as Ambrose was for the medieval Latin hymn...

The Netherlands have been an important trading nation for a long time partly as a result of their geographical situation. One of the first multinationals in The Netherlands was the 'Verenigde Oostindi...

The 'Admiral Spirit' is the pride of the Navy. The ship is at sea, there is no wind, the sun is shining. The crew are busy piloting the ship into port in prime condition. The admiral himself will insp...

Composer of Groningen Egbert composed the march 'Hellender' in response to the opening of the bandroom of the 'Hellendoornse Harmonie' (NL). The joyfull sounds of the march let you hear how well the t...