Nuttin' But Stringz: Hip-Hop Violin
npr.org
Nuttin' But Stringz: Hip-Hop Violin features brothers Damien and Tourie Escobar and their venture into hip-hop violin, highlighting their CD Struggle from the Subway to the Charts.
Monthly archive
December 2006 rare-string instrument intelligence
6 headlines
Source-linked reporting
Headlines
6 headlinesBlack cellos and balsa violins: string instrument makers experiment with unorthodox materials
playbill.com
The Playbill article reports that luthiers are experimenting with unconventional materials such as balsa wood, fiberglass and graphite for violins and cellos. It mentions Douglas Martin of Maine, Martin Schleske of Munich, and commentary from The Times about the impact of these materials on instrument sound, including remarks from Joseph Curtin and Ingolf Turban.
KPO supports fourth international violin competition in Uralsk, 20 December 2006
kpo.kz
The article reports that KPO supported the 4th International Violin Competition held in Uralsk, Western Kazakhstan Oblast, from 14–20 December 2006. It notes the event was organized by Marat Bisengaliyev, the WKO Akimat, and Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO) as general sponsor, and mentions that submissions were invited from young performers from Kazakhstan.
Turtle Island musician regains lost violin
www-s1.npr.org
Evan Price of the Turtle Island String Quartet loses his 1879 Eugenal Praga violin at Billings airport in April. The instrument, valued around $50,000, was recovered and is now with police custody in Billings.
Scientist says he knows Stradivari's secret
sfgate.com
Eric Berger reports that Texas biochemist Joseph Nagyvary claims to have scientific proof that Antonio Stradivari treated violins with chemicals to create a distinctive sound, suggesting a chemical noise filter in the wood.
Rare Praga Violin, Stolen in Montana, Recovered After Attempted Sale
playbill.com
The piece discusses a rare 1879 Eugenio Praga violin valued at $50,000 that was stolen at Billings, Montana, and later recovered unharmed after a dealer in Ontario was approached by a suspect attempting to sell it. Bay Area resident Evan Price, owner of the violin, plays with the Turtle Island String Quartet and is quoted about the incident.