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Mar 4, 2024 · Welcome to a collection of poems celebrating the Lone Star State’s vast, diverse, and captivating glory. From the rolling hills of the Hill Country to the expansive plains of West Texas, these poems paint a vivid picture of the state’s natural beauty, rich history, and proud spirit.
- “March Past of the Kitchen Utensils” from The Wasps – Ralph Vaughan Williams. This one doesn’t leave much to the imagination… or perhaps it does? In Aristophanes’ play The Wasps, there is a scene where two dogs (yes, dogs) go to court for a dispute over stolen cheese.
- “In taberna quando sumus” from Carmina Burana – Carl Orff. Literally meaning “when we are in the tavern,” “In taberna quando sumus” is one of the songs from Orff’s Carmina Burana, a collection of Medieval poetry that ruminates on fate, life, and the world around us.
- Lime Jello Marshmallow Cottage Cheese Surprise – William Bolcom. If that doesn't sound appetizing, that's exactly what William Bolcom was going for. This little ditty came from his experiences as a club pianist, where he remembers being fed some fairly repulsive cuisine.
- "Libiamo ne'lieti calici" from La Traviata – Giuseppe Verdi. This selection is one of those pieces that some people probably recognize melodically, but might not know its name or where it comes from.
Apr 8, 2024 · There’s even a poem, by Cecily Parks, made up entirely of the odd names of Texas flora: Mexican weeping juniper, uña de gato (cat claw), fall obedient plant.
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Apr 10, 2024 · So a new book of poetry called “Texas, Being: A State of Poems” doesn’t attempt to sum up all things Texan. It does take the reader on a journey, though, through Texas’ beauty, brutality and nuance.
Mar 27, 2024 · Exploring the richness of Texas cowboy poetry and ballads reveals distinct regional variations that are reflective of the diverse landscapes and cowboy cultures across Texas and beyond. The Diverse Tales of Texas and Beyond
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20 hours ago · Mexican culture has long been entwined with the American Southwest, enduring shifting borders and politics for centuries. Throughout that history, regional Mexican music dispersed and evolved – from bandas and boleros to those genres closer to home, like conjunto and, of course, Tejano. Now, it’s a new era of popular Latin music, and these ...
Jan 16, 2024 · Texas provides a rich tapestry of country music experiences with its historic venues and celebrated live events that evoke a sense of tradition and community. The Lone Star State is renowned for offering country music enthusiasts authentic sounds in settings that range from rustic to refined.
