The harp is one of the oldest stringed instruments. From its origins, the harp was a sacred instrument that allowed priests and priestesses to communicate with the gods. In tombs in Mesopotamia there is evidence of harps in the 5th century BC. It then had between 5 and 7 strings. The number of harps that were discovered in Mesopotamia was minuscule compared to the numerous harps represented in Egypt. The harp was represented on paintings adorning Theban tombs, stelae, statues of musicians and objects of everyday life… read more >
Woodshock 1985
Before it became “The Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin, Texas was home to an alternative music festival known as Woodshock. A quip on
