Cavaquinho The Ukulele’s Cousin

Cavaquinho The Ukulele’s Cousin

Cavaquinho is the bright little cousin of the ukulele. It comes from Portugal, but it found a loud, happy voice in Brazil. You may know the sound from samba or choro fast songs with lots of rhythm.  If your ukulele…

Why the Saxophone in Jazz Matters

Why the Saxophone in Jazz Matters

The saxophone in jazz is what gives the music its voice. It laughs. It cries. It shouts. Without it, jazz feels quiet and cold. The saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax back in the 1800s. Initially, it was designed for…