Korobeiniki by Anonymous (Russian) “Korobeiniki” (Russian: Коробейники, English translation: Peddlers), also known as the Tetris song is a nineteenth-century Russian folk song that tells of an incident between a peddler and a girl “haggling” over a price, with the details only being said in metaphor. In western culture, the song is primarily known for being …
Stream by Tim Reynolds (1957) Tim Reynolds (born 15 December 1957 in Wiesbaden, Germany) is a Grammy nominated multi-instrumentalist known as both a solo artist and as the lead guitarist for Dave Matthews Band. One reviewer has declared Reynolds ‘an under-rated master’.
Took Too Long by Monte Montgomery (1966-) Monte Montgomery is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter. Montgomery was on Guitar Player magazine’s 2004 list of “The Top 50 All-Time Greatest Guitarists”.[citation needed] Montgomery has also won the “Best Acoustic Guitar Player” award at the SXSW Festival’s Austin Music Awards seven years in a row (1998–2004), the …
Spider by Robin Bullock Born in 1964 in Washington DC, a major focal point for both bluegrass and Irish music. Robin is a prolific composer and multi-instrumentalist, whose virtuosity on guitar, cittern and mandolin blends the ancient melodies of the Celtic lands and their vigorous Appalachian descendants into one powerful musical vision.
Pra Dizer Adeus by Baden Powell (1937-2000) Baden Powell de Aquino usually known simply as Baden Powell, was one of the greatest Brazilian guitarists. He explored the instrument to its utmost limits, playing it in a distinctive, unique manner, incorporating virtuoso classical techniques together with popular harmony and swing.
Miss Mcleods Reel by Martin Simpson (1953-) Martin Stewart Simpson is an English folk singer, guitarist and songwriter. His music reflects a wide variety of influences and styles, rooted in the British Isles, America and beyond. While best known as an acoustic guitarist, Martin originally started out as a banjo player, and also plays the …
Amys Tears by Al Petteway Al Petteway is a Grammy-winning American guitarist known primarily for his acoustic fingerstyle work both as a soloist and with well-known folk artists. His own compositions rely heavily on Celtic and Appalachian influences and he is known for his use of DADGAD tuning.
Tribes by Preston Reed (1955-) Preston Reed is an American fingerstyle guitarist. Reed plays with his fingers, thumbs, fists and hands at once, suggesting a whole band at work: drummer, keyboard player, bass guitarist and several guitarists at once. He uses both hands for tapping (two-hand tapping) and frets chords with his right hand (right-hand …
Fantasia Inca by Sabicas (1912-1990) Sabicas was a tremendous genius of his day, not only with technique, but with major contributions, playing Flamenco previously unimaginable and giving new tools and possibilities for the solo instrument. He brought this art to concert halls and major theaters where all classes can enjoy.
Solid Air by John Martyn (1948-2009) Andy McKee is an American fingerstyle guitar player. His style of playing and his compositions have earned him a considerable international fanbase. In late 2006, a live performance of his signature song “Drifting” became a Featured Video on YouTube and MySpace, achieving over 40 million views on the former …
