The erhu, known in the West as the “Chinese Violin,” is a two-stringed bowed instrument that dates back to as early as the Tang dynasty (618-907). It is believed to have been adapted from an instrument called the xiqin, which originated from a Mongolian tribe. The erhu is a member of the huqin (“barbarian string
In July of 1985 a benefit concert called Live Aid was held in two locations simultaneously and broadcasted all over the world to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine. Even after all these years, Queen’s performance at Wembley Stadium is still considered to be one of the greatest rock performances of all time. Freddie Mercury
Barbara Benary was born on April 7th, 1946 in Bay Shore, Long Island. She began playing the violin at age six and went on to receive a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York. Benary continued her education at Wesleyan University where she received her M.A. and Ph.D. while specializing in the music
