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Phoenix Indian School Band . The Phoenix Indian School Band led celebrants in the statehood parade down Washington Street to the capitol on February 14, 1912 . . Billie Maxwell: C ountry M usic.
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Phoenix Indian School Band The Phoenix Indian School Band led celebrants in the statehood parade down Washington Street to the capitol on February 14, 1912.
Billie Maxwell: Country Music Cowgirl singer Billie Maxwell recorded with her musical family members, known as the White Mountain Orchestra, for Victor Records.
The Arizona Wranglers: “The Strawberry Roan” The Arizona Wranglers began performing “The Strawberry Roan” penned earlier by cowboy poet and bronco rider Curley Fletcher as early as 1921.
The Joaquin Brothers: Waila The Joaquin Brothers are recognized for waila, a unique mix of music and social dance from Tohono O’odham and European culture.
The Phoenix Symphony: Classical The Phoenix Symphony celebrates Arizona’s centennial in 2011 with a performance of the Grand Canyon Suite by Ferde Grofé.
Los Changuitos Feos de Tucson: mariachi The first US-based youth mariachi group, Los Changuitos Feos de Tucson, was founded in Tucson
Recording Studios: Canyon Records Canyon Records is founded in Phoenix by Ray and Mary Boley.
Do you know these contemporary Arizona musicians? What musical genres are associated with these legendary musicians?
I Am AZ Music: Songwriters, Composers, and Poets The Arizona legislature adopted “Arizona March Song” by Douglas residents Margaret Rowe Clifford and Maurice Blumenthal as the first state anthem.
Willcox-born Rex Allen Sr. Glendale-born Jordin Sparks Flagstaff-born R. Carlos Nakai Nogales-born Charles Mingus Tucson-born Linda Ronstadt Phoenix-born Stevie Nicks Douglas residents Margaret Rowe Clifford and Maurice Blumenthal Which Arizona counties claim these legendary musicians?
I Am AZ Music: MIM Celebrates 100 years of Arizona Music For more fun activities, see Educator Resources at our website theMIM.org Exhibition Dates: February 18, 2012—January 6, 2013 Plan Your Visit:MIM Education Department /Group Tour Reservations Phone: 480.245.6919Fax: 480.471.8690grouptours@theMIM.org