A local historical group will be hosting a presentation about popular music during the American Civil War, including President Abraham Lincoln’s favorite music. The presentation will take place at the ...
WINDHAM — The Civil War Music Heritage Gathering and Encampment in Windham came to a close Sunday with a group of musicians performing Civil War-era music on the lawn of the Centre Church on Route 23.
John Huffman wanted to play the tuba in a Civil War reenactment band so badly that he founded his own. The ironic tragedy is that he doesn’t get to play, but as the director, he’s okay with that. The ...
The Civil Rights movement used music extensively, with songs like "People Get Ready" serving as anthems. Many protest songs from the 1960s remain relevant and are still sung at demonstrations today.