I was a proactive kid, and I went ahead in the book and figured out how to read music, and where the notes were (we had tapes), and I listened to the audio CD, and I learned three songs on my own. And so the rhythm had to be part of the fiddle music, whereas, you know, these people over here, like, they played more melodically but they had rhythm accompaniment instruments. And I just geek out about that stuff. I started cross-tuning so I could play constant double stops. 18 years in Fayetteville, Tennessee and 7 years in Lynchburg, Virginia. The proceedings lasted two months, with Clinton being acquitted in February of 1999, in a 55-45 vote against his impeachment, according to Time magazine. It took me almost 60 years to get at your sagesse level. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. What a sincere interview of a National Treasure. In an interview with ABC's Barbara Walters in 2003, Hillary divulged the details of Bill's confession of the Lewinsky affair to Hillary: "I was furious," she said. I even had somebody help me edit my Instagram posts somebody said, Well You know, you probably shouldnt use this word, you know, because people might take that the wrong way, even though it was intended the right way. Hes the best accompaniment for my fiddling, and he knows my tastes better than I do. My album is available on my website and my Facebook shop and also most digital platforms. Like Ive said many times before, the Opry needs Hillary Klug. I started a band when I was just 16. Shes done so much research and work on her own and she brings a lot of that knowledge to this episode. Website, graphics, and production by FRQNCY Media. Its not that good, but, Hillary Klug 31:54I have a video of me, like, my first try. You know the music is strong when it gets stuck in your head after hearing it just once. They fiddle and dance in Bru Bor. He has. And it filled that need for validation. Well, congratulations. He doesnt have social media or a website, so in this day and age, he virtually doesnt exist. Im honored to be one of his proteges, and its my privilege to carry on the buck dance tradition. So we have a video that we did together. I mostly just made it in order to prove to myself (and everyone else) that I could play. She served as a senator for New York from 2001 to 2009. Stop taking credit for it, like all the coolest stuff. And I loved your response to everything thats going on in our society right now. Im the National Buck Dancing champion and kind of a mediocre fiddle player, but I do both at the same time, and I also sing. Dancing fiddle player. She wrote of her husband's consolation, saying, "Bill took my hand, and we just lay there.". And I think that that can be a very innately painful thing whether you realize it consciously or not. I love this gal to pieces, see why I want to give her my songs? We all end up dance circles. His nomination and election came after a failed run at the House of Representatives in 1974, according to CNN. I happened to meet a fiddle teacher at the local contra dance. But I had my fiddle and I was wearing my cowboy boots. They actually started you on your way in fiddle playing, dancing and eventually singing! With a greater audience and potential for radio airplay, perhaps it would be a more realistic investment. We also used 432hz tuning for the entire project (as a matter of fact, I mostly play in 432hz). Hillary Clinton praises billionaire Thomas H. Lee, 78, as 'considerate, generous and unpretentious' at memorial after he shot himself in his Fifth Avenue office - as mourners say 'they can't . Shes gonna make it into an electronic track. 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. I had a big Irish fiddling phase, but its more of a hobby for me now. But fiddling wasnt enough to preoccupy Klug or her fans, for that matter. With humble beginnings as a busker, she's risen from street to symphony thanks to her social media success! 1,304 following. All rights reserved. With humble beginnings as a busker, she's risen from street to symphony thanks to her social media success! Hillary Klug 7:53Thats correct. I put a lot into it, and I really enjoy it. I worked really hard on the triple fiddle arrangement and the triple dance choreography. Bush and his family at the funeral this week. National Champion Buckdancer, Hillary Klug is known for her fiddling and dancing. I never had a good outlet for it. Some of the tunings are traditional and some of them I invented. I have a bunch of ideas to keep me busy for a while. And now that weve had that incredible conversation, I want to sort of focus it on you. And its generally like thought that, okay, our buck dancing comes from, you know, Irish dancing. She has over 1 Million Facebook followers, more than 25 viral videos, and her biggest video has over 61 million views! That is what my brain is tinkering with this week. Jan 5, 2020 - https://hillaryklug.comHillary Klug fiddles, sings, and dances "Cotton Eyed Joe." Just wait. He live out on a farm in the out skirts I hope some day to meet you the closet so far was Dollywood. Maybe it is because you combine all of them that its ridiculous to think that that would even be remotely mediocre. We have internet and a personal cell phone tower (no cell phone signal out in the middle of nowhere). By Kira Zalan | Sept. 21, 2012, at 3:50. And the very many diverse ways we do that. About two years after getting engaged, Hillary Rodham and Bill Clinton wed in the living room of their brand new home in Arkansas with a Methodist minister to officiate, according to The Knot. Until then, street performing and the ongoing fight to rightfully busk onNashville's streets preoccupies her. I was born and raised in Fayetteville, Tennessee with an older brother and sister. Thank you for that. Im able to focus on being a content creator. Theres a reason this is called the Cultured Podcast and its that arts is just fundamentally a part of human self-expression. From the age of 13, you were playing fiddle. He challenged me to develop strong values. I wanted to play bluegrass, but it never really worked out. Im gonna lose followers, but Im okay with that. March 11, 2023 Fairfield, CT. . You seem to be really driven by joy. Just love watching and listening!! "I was dumbfounded, I was just beside myself with anger and disappointment. Obama appointed Clinton as his Secretary of State following her unsuccessful bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008. Theres no way to make your money back on fiddle music. We stop there. Its many different aspects of history. Shes done what all serious musicians do, as far as she has learned from many traditional sources and everything, but shes not stopped at that. And where I got my discipline actually came from my fiddle mentor, him and his family. She is very humble and butiful both in her heart and to look at. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. I had already taken a ticket and pulled into the garage. There are tons of stories I could share, but one that really stands out is the first time I ever pushed myself. This is called Le Petit Chat Gris. He always compared me to others. A love for politics and service brings Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham together. I eventually want to do a bluegrass record and a Christmas record. But I really connected with people in the bluegrass community, the old time community. A few people noticed. And it feels good. Who Is Earl Klugh's Wife? He lost to Richard Nixon, but the pair was officially in love, and by 1973 Bill proposed for the first time after . We have 25 million views. Hillary Klug 22:21Okay, so everybody knows that the banjo is an African instrument, right? And its not like I was never trying to purposefully ignore that or like, suppress it or repress it. I had a brother that lived in Lynchburg and we visited frequently. It is the Colombian side that I was raised in and deeply ingrained in that heritage, in that culture. Im stronger both physically and mentally. His family adopted me as their own. Listening to his music and his presence is like stopping for a moment attracted by the deep blue of his eyes and the sun of his hair. Michelle Khouri 14:21Well, because lets not even take the credit away from you. Im like, Hey, Ive never done this before. Hillary Klug story is so real and believable. 155K followers. But Im going to engage in the conversation anyway because its important. Explore. YouTube has been an enormous part of your journey. Understanding. Michelle Khouri 18:15You really did. Thank you so much for just being you!!! I have enjoyed watching your much deserved success, but Im really excited to hear that you are venturing into the Celtic world. The Clintons came under investigation after it was alleged they were involved in the defrauding. In August, amidst his trial, President Clinton submitted to hours of videotaped testimony from Independent Counsel Ken Starr's prosecutors for the grand jury. I talked to Hillary Klug and the conversation goes to places I could have never imagined. Now, thats Nashville, says a passerby, in awe of Klugs multitalented trade. I do a lot of photos and iPhone videos and professional videos. I spent late nights at their house working on school work after long days teaching fiddle students. The dancing and fiddle playing, Ive probably been doing like five or six years, but I just added the singing two years ago. I think its so cool to look at the lineage of fiddle players and the lineage of fiddle tunes and say, like, Oh, this fiddle tune was played by this guy. And yeah, thats my job. I love that howdy. But when I proudly played them for the class, the teacher scolded me and told me I shouldnt be playing those songs yet. There was no amount of practice that was enough. People should hear him. They fiddle and dance in Bru Boru and the Rock of Cashel in Tipperary, Ireland.#fiddle #dance #celtic #Appalachian #traditional\"This project is a dream come true for me! Prior to joining The Heartlander, Ben was a contributor for ABC affiliates KSPR 33 News, KY3 News and Ozarks Sports Zone for 4 years. I have seen, like, racist comments on some of my videos. Like none of us are. 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. So its like, its hard for me to even talk about Ive never had this conversation. My mentor is 83 years old. And they would be in lines or they would be in squares. Thomas passion and dedication has been recognized by the many awards hes received. 2. 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.". But I was always striving to, like, develop my craft and develop bigger, better. I lived most of my life out in the country. And then theres mediocre musicians who everybody listens to. I knew it would be a bad idea because my family didnt have extra money for things like violins or lessons, but I mentioned it, and my mom was actually cool with it. And you know what? He always gave me this sense of like, two hours of practice wasnt enough. The career tables turned after the Clintons moved to Chappaqua as Hillary made her own foray into politics as she ran and won a seat in the Senate. Hillary Klug 9:29Right. In 1976, Bill was elected to his first government official position . Michelle Khouri 7:23I mean, thats amazing. Perhaps I could explore other genres and maybe delve into Americana or Celtic music. Im playing on Thomastik-Infeld strings. (If you want to look him up, his Instagram is. You know, I couldn't imagine how he could have done that to me or to anyone else, and that's what I basically told him on that long ago morning.". Im your host, Michelle Khouri. Hillary's high-profile marriage to Bill provided a platform from which she launched her own political careerbut the marriage also gave her a series of scandals that would haunt her for years. I also listened to a lot of Irish such as Kevin Burke, Lunasa, Bothy Band, and Planxty. Found out things following you I never knew. I dont have anything. But fiddle is a way that I can invest in myself and invest in my future. Both the former president and secretary of state tweeted the news, with Bill addressing Charlotte directly in an endearing tweet, and Hillary expressing her excitement over her new grandma status. Love ya from the hill of southwest Virginia. The one way I can contribute is I can lift people up. I can see you maybe in the vain of a colonel Sanders. In May 2015, she married her husband, Michael, whom she also met at the Flat Creek Dance. Here's a timeline of their relationship. I tried different octaves for some tunes. I didnt do anything if it was too hard or required too much work. Usually fiddlers dont have solo careers. We were homeschooled, and I danced all day everyday in front of the mirror. 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.". As opposed to clogging which would be doing a set of choreography and it doesnt necessarily contribute musically. And like you said, your platform is enormous, millions, 10s of millions of views. She's seen some incredible success over the past couple years with her performances. Shes also traveled Europe Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg to broaden her busking. Im also working on producing a few books of sheet music along with a play-along CD. I've mostly taught music over the years, and recently I've been focusing on the street performing. Thomas family took me in as one of their own. I figured it out. I have several projects in the works, so stay on the lookout! And so I might not have the correct words or the correct language, but my thoughts and intents are 100% positive. His music is very moving and inspiring to me. Accepting. My name is Hillary Klug, and I fiddle and dance. Thats no longer what drives me. It took us three months just to learn Twinkle Twinkle. Hello, Hillary. Its okay to be wrong and Ill learn from that. My folks were very encouraging, and they took me to lessons, and jam sessions, and festivals. She is a great musician and wonderful Buck dancer. Keep it Cultured. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Earl Klugh's income source is mostly from being a successful . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Bill's first successful foray into politics came with his election to Arkansas Attorney General in 1976 when he ran unopposed. Im even incorporating a song that sounds more Americana. Some people will be like, Yeah, murca. Ive always called that my mother-ship, right? The combination of the fiddling and dancing is what makes Hillary special, says 53-year-old Jim Wood of Flat Creek, Tenn., Klugs longtime fiddle instructor. I love busking, she says. Its so easy to, like, just not talk about it or just, you know, forget about it or repress it, suppress it, because thats just whats always been done. But then they got their influence from the African culture. Keep it curious. Mostly because my family has no heritage, traditions, or culture. Welcome to The Cultured Podcast. Evan also recorded and produced the banjo part, and Karl Smaukula played the banjo part. Dancing singing fiddle player. I filmed and edited the video myself, and I areanged the 3 fiddle parts. Basically from the age of eight, I believe you were dancing. You know? It talks about blacking visibility, and it just kind of explains this phenomenon of us only remembering the white part of history. We have quite a beautiful conversation for you today. This woman is such a hardworker at her craft, she is such a beauty, she is so loveable, Hillary loves what she does so much that she just walks into your heart, dancing, and plays and sings music so sweetly that it makes you cry, while shes smiling the whole time! Great things ahead. Its never good enough. Since I was out of shape, I was worn out before we even got to the hill. Im amazed because youre clearly passionate and youre doing the work. Its seriously worth listening to. Has new CD, a comprehensive take on the many sounds of old-time fiddling in various tunings. I grew up in a small town with an older sister and an older brother. Like, we dont talk about this type of stuff. The bow had hot pink hair, and it looked so awesome in the video. I think thats what brings people together is like seeing other cultures and other ancestral lineages. If you look at the immigration patterns, the Scotch-Irish came and settled in the Appalachian Mountains. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. as well as other partner offers and accept our. Jim Wood and his wife were there leading the band, and the band was full of their students and local old-time musicians. Hes written and recorded many phenomenal songs with intense passion and emotion. Hillary denied the claims, even going so far as to characterize the accusations against Bill as a "vast right-wing conspiracy.". After a difficult childhood, Hillary Klug knew her ambition would be the key to building a new life for herself. After her loss in the 2016 presidential election, Hillary detailed the moments following her concession, writing in her third memoir "What Happened," that she laid in bed after she conceded to Trump and "stared at the ceiling," according to CNN. I didnt expect that. Michelle Khouri 17:29Holy cow. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider (Musical performance). How does that impact your identity? I imagine that could involve big name session musicians and more intricate arrangements and instrumentation. Im really slowing down for the year. It's very durable. -H." and Bill writing, "Aidan has made two dads very happy this Father's Day. But hes encouraged me and he was there when I won the national championship the first time. Michelle Khouri 31:01And I think what well do is well just ask you to share where The Cultured Crew can learn more about you. Shes coming up with her own thing based on the traditions,-Jim Wood. M. Spencer Green/AP. Hillary and Bill Clinton are arguably one of the most well-known couples in the public eye. And to start by saying, look, I may say things that are wrong and I welcome corrections. With a luscious garden, chickens aplenty, four cats and an Anatolian shepherd named Ataana, Klug lives. Who does that? Lived In Middlebury CT, Seattle WA, Aspen CO, Waterbury CT. Related To James Klug. 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