The music industry is tough. -H." and Bill writing, "Aidan has made two dads very happy this Father's Day. Michelle Khouri 6:22God, I love that. Theres just one problem: Legal officials are running these performers off the streets under an ordinance. But its because this isnt a conversation that people have these days. Theres something about the fiddle, yall. Im a tuning geek. And part of why I really wanted to talk about this with you is because I think its easy with your art forms being fiddling, like you said, white people have sort of taken them, or the white people who are proud of these art forms have taken them as their own. You know I was dancing while she was performing. He became my dance mentor, encouraging me to develop my clogging into more of a buck dance style. So I super excited to share that. Im honored to be one of his proteges, and its my privilege to carry on the buck dance tradition. Keokee a little village. If theres somebody who is racist and doesnt want to hear the history, I am fine with losing racist followers or, like, white supremacist followers. Shes coming up with her own thing based on the traditions,-Jim Wood. I mean, listen, you are doing so much work very clearly. In the 1990s, the "Whitewater controversy" rocked the couple's budding legacy when the United States Office of Independent Counsel investigated the couple in relation to their investment in 230 acres of riverfront landin Arkansas in 1978. And while my sister and I lived with my dad for a few months in Argentina for a couple summers, specifically in Buenos Aires. Dancing shoes on, Klug's feet are the beat while her violin rings out joyous bluegrass music.. But I had my fiddle and I was wearing my cowboy boots. There are tons of stories I could share, but one that really stands out is the first time I ever pushed myself. Thank you so much for just being you!!! I was born and raised in Fayetteville, Tennessee with an older brother and sister. My third album will be Celtic. Resides in Bozeman, MT. We had many intellectual conversations about existential issues. (Musical performance). She has over 1 Million Facebook followers, more than 25 viral videos, and her biggest video has over 61 million views! But I, actually one of my first gigs, if you can call it a gig, was street performing. And what we might call the Black Lives Matter movement, but I think is far beyond that right now. Im really proud of my Triple Threat Cotton Eyed Joe YouTube video. Jan 5, 2020 - https://hillaryklug.comHillary Klug fiddles, sings, and dances "Cotton Eyed Joe." Just wait. The Clintons came under investigation after it was alleged they were involved in the defrauding. Im so excited. I have no control over it. M. Spencer Green/AP. So youre not going to see as flashy dance steps. Back to Local News News Next Article Since I was playing by myself, I needed a fuller, more rhythmic sound. Content creation! Michelle Khouri 0:02What does it mean to want to tell the whole story behind the art form that has been a part of your life since you were a little kid? We were homeschooled, and I danced all day everyday in front of the mirror. Both the fiddle and the guitar use 10+ tunings each. I couldnt have planned it better. Its seriously worth listening to. Obviously, you can always drop me a line at info@culturedpodcast.com. Hillary, I got one am glad your sister had some hippie friends! First of all, to engage in this conversation so openly. I think we have a lot to talk about. And that looks different for different dancers, because each buck dancer is very unique, and its a very improvised dance. I actually made money. https://hillaryklug.comHillary Klug and Mairead Nesbitt collaborate on a fusion of traditional Celtic and Appalachian music! We all end up dance circles. Our Story; Photos; Our Registry; Q + A; H&E. 3.11.2023. He is a native of Cabool, Missouri but currently resides in the Ozark Mountain Region with his wife and three dogs. Its never good enough. Were talking about doing a collaboration together with one of my original fiddle tunes. Four years before the Monica Lewinsky scandal broke, Paula Jones, a former employee of the State of Arkansas' Industrial Development Commission, sued Bill Clinton, alleging that he exposed himself and propositioned her at a conference in Little Rock. Hes the best musician nobodys ever heard of. Normally, this isnt talked about. Created on The Knot Getting married? National Champion Buckdancer, Hillary Klug is known for her fiddling and dancing. I could name several more phenomenal artists who play or write amazing music that nobody listens to. Were finally waking up to, I mean, basically, mistreatment of black people in the United States has also woken us up to the fact that like indigenous people in the United States have suffered for hundreds of years. I would still be doing that even if I werent making any money.. More people travel the streets rather than each individual bar, so more people see your talent on the streets, Lew says. Of the controversy, according to The Washington Post, in 1994, "The House and Senate Banking committees begin hearings on Whitewater. But in her 2003 memoir "Living History," she wrote, "I didn't know whether our marriage could or should survive such a stinging betrayal, but I knew I had to work through my feelings carefully, on my own timetable," calling the decision to stay with Clinton one of "the most difficult decisions I have made in my life.". Hillary and Evan. For those beginning fiddlers who want to learn basic fiddle tunes or any of my tunes from my first record, stay tuned for this project. I grew up in a small town with an older sister and an older brother. I have much respect for independent artists, and I wish them all good luck. I love how you approach everything with so much gusto. Im also hiring a cajon player to add energy and make the CD more appealing to a wider audience. And so you have these rings, formations, and you start to see that like in the early dance figures that the white people were doing, but you can like trace, Okay, theres this figure that has to do with putting one person in the middle and everybodys dancing around. And thats definitely like, influenced by the Africans and so cool to talk about the history of it. And where I got my discipline actually came from my fiddle mentor, him and his family. At least thats what drew me to your work. I shot a video with Mairead Nesbitt, and she brought me a carbon fiber bow from her instrument line. My dad was Argentinian and I wasnt raised with much of that Argentinian culture outside of food and Tango. Im now endorsing a string company, two fiddle companies, and a bow company! And understanding that I am both of those people and very separate from those people. I started clogging at age 8, but I didnt even know what a fiddle was until I randomly started taking lessons at age 13. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. Michelle Khouri 21:59Absolutely. Michelle Khouri 29:54And it is time for all of us to bust the dang door open and to usher all those who the door has been closed again. And thats the only thing I could do in these weird times. I love traveling and performing, but Ive been performing solo, and I really look forward to being able to perform with a band. Im always developing my craft by learning new songs and techniques and dances. I was filmed for a UK independent film titled "Country Music" set to be released in summer 2018. Because typically when Im deeply researching every single person who comes on this show, I can get a true sense of what I imagine this person is going to say or what their ideologies are, and that is not the case with Hillary Klug. Michelle Khouri 22:47Its fascinating. Although Lewinsky initially denied the claims in regards to the Paula Jones case, she later confirmed the relationship and testified twice in front of the grand jury and handed over to prosecutors a dark blue dress that she alleged may contain physical evidence of her sexual relationship with Bill Clinton. I mean, for me, you know, you have been an example in a few ways. I played with the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn in February. Its so rewarding being able to preserve the old-time fiddle and dance traditions and share them with the world. Hillary Klug is married to Michael Paul Klug. He was re-elected for a second term in 1996. Its done really well on YouTube. Thank you for being willing to chat with us Hillary. He helped me with my English degree by proofreading many of my papers (he also has a degree in English). Is that is that a good way to put it? Thomas and I went out and fed the goats and weeded the garden and picked the okra. The discipline has spread to every area of my life. And you know, I was homeschooled. Hillary Klug 9:29Right. Includes Address (8) Phone (3) See Results. I've mostly taught music over the years, and recently I've been focusing on the street performing. At the 2016 Democratic National Convention, Bill shared the story of how he met Hillary at the Yale University Library after noticing her in class, saying, "She exuded this sense of strength and self-possession that I found magnetic.". Chelsea currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, a board member of Foundation affiliate Clinton Health Access Initiative. I imagine that could involve big name session musicians and more intricate arrangements and instrumentation. Its many different aspects of history. They encouraged me to come back. I worked really hard on the triple fiddle arrangement and the triple dance choreography. Copyright 2023 AcoustiCult. In May 2015, she married her husband, Michael, whom she also met at the Flat Creek Dance. They have a huge voice in shedding light on the African influence in this type of music. You know the music is strong when it gets stuck in your head after hearing it just once. Also known as Hilary Peterson Klug, Hillary M Klug. Simultaneously, with the guidance of her beloved mentor and the support of her massive YouTube following, Hillary's multi-faceted performance style has skyrocketed from its . I can see you maybe in the vain of a colonel Sanders. Content Creator. And thats something that I can have, that nobody can take away from me. So where would I continue my lessons? I took on fiddling as dancing as my identity, and I plugged myself into the old-time community. Hillary and Bill Clinton have been together for nearly 50 years. I plan to audition for America's Got Talent . I have over 739 thousand followers on Facebook with 14 viral videos. Im always researching to figure out what works best for the different platforms and different audiences. Hillary Klug 7:53Thats correct. Michelle Khouri 32:07Alright, well all of those tasty links are going to be in the show notes. Here's What Hillary Clinton Is Doing Now 16 of the Best Political Podcasts Reviews of Two New Political Books "He just kept saying that he was very sorry over and over again," she said. Evan Winsor recorded all the audio and played the guitar and bads parts. (If you want to look him up, his Instagram is. According to the Texas Tribune, Bill served as McGovern's "Texas political point man" while Hillary was "responsible for registering black and Hispanic South Texas voters for the Democratic National Committee.". YouTube has been an enormous part of your journey. And so thats the percussion that goes with it. When I have the fiddle, when I have the dance, I really cling to that tradition and that culture. And our fiddle music evolved from Irish music. A few people noticed. But its the combination that allows me to have a career. 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