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Two Tennessee students just received scholarships honoring beloved music educator Jim Winfree, whose faith in a young female percussionist in the 1960s changed her life and made military history. His impact continues decades after he inspired students to break barriers and pursue their musical dreams.
A music-loving college student discovered that hickory wood could replace rare, expensive rosewood in marimbas, potentially making the beloved percussion instrument accessible to schools and students everywhere. His research could drop prices from up to $25,000 to a fraction of the cost.
Musicians from across the globe are gathering in Toronto to celebrate the hammered dulcimer, an ancient percussion instrument that connects cultures from China to Appalachia. The first-ever Hammered festival brings together distant cousins of the instrument family for a cross-cultural musical conversation.
Amirthavarshini Manishankar just performed at A.R. Rahman's concert, becoming one of India's few female thavil players in a male-dominated percussion tradition. At 18, she's already teaching others and leading an ensemble to make the ancient drum more accessible.
The Mahindra Percussion Festival returns to Bengaluru March 7-8, spotlighting India's diverse rhythmic traditions from temple drums to contemporary beats. Women drummers, tribal artists, and classical masters will share the stage to celebrate the country's rich percussion heritage.
At 70, master percussionist Thiruvaarur Bakthavathsalam celebrates a triple milestone: India's Padma Shri honor, six decades as a professional musician, and 26 years running his music school. His journey from a nine-year-old accompanist to Olympic performer shows how dedication transforms traditional art into global inspiration.
A University of Miami percussion professor has helped launch his students into dream careers across America, with recent grads landing positions at major symphonies and universities. His secret? Teaching musicians first, percussionists second.
A ghatam player discovered her traditional Indian percussion instrument became her lifeline through COVID recovery. Her new book celebrates how an ancient clay pot transformed her body, mind, and music.