For Music Lovers
17 Fascinating Facts About Irish Music
In preparation for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, here are 17 fun facts about Irish music: 1. The Irish value their music so much that an Irish harp is pictured on their euro coins. 2. In Irish stepdance, dancers keep their upper bodies stiff while doing intricate footwork. 3. Step dancers wear two kinds…
Read MoreKansas City Jazz: Charlie Parker
Miles Davis once said that the history of jazz could be summed up in four words: “Louie Armstrong. Charlie Parker.” How cool is it that the second half refers to a musician who grew up here in Kansas City? Charlie Parker was born in Kansas City, KS and raised in Kansas City, MO. He attended…
Read MoreCultivating Neighborly Love Among Our Seniors: Part Two
Because of the many changes and losses that occur in later life, sometimes combined with physical or cognitive challenges, older adults may benefit from some assistance in building meaningful friendships with other elders in their life. Eldercare professionals can do a lot to help this process along. In last week’s post, we covered the “why”…
Read MoreContext Matters: Lesson 2 from "Some Nights"
Kansas City Jazz: Bennie Moten
Why Kansas City Became A Cradle of Jazz
What Elvis Can Teach Eldercare Professionals
It’s a well-known story in certain circles. A poor white boy from Tupelo, Mississippi moves to Memphis with his family. As a teenager, he learns to love music – gospel, blues, country – and even without formal musical training of any sort, he decides that his future is in music. He goes to Sun Studio…
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