History: The region was settled by Paleo-Americans already in 12000 BCE. Indigenous people were the Miskitos, Ramas and Matagalpas. The Nicarao people lived in the area from about 1200 CE. Conquered and colonised by the Spanish in the 16th century. Nicaragua gained independence from Spain in ...
Urban moved with his family fromNew ZealandtoQueensland,Australia, when he was two years old. Expressing an early interest inmusic, he was at four given a ukulele, and at six he took up theguitar. From an early age Urban’s influences reflected the tastes of his parents, who enjoyed coun...
The single “Guaranteed” won a Golden Globe Award for best original song for a motion picture, and two songs from the soundtrack garnered Grammy nominations. His second solo effort, Ukulele Songs, appeared in 2011 and netted him a Grammy nomination for best folk album. In 2021 Vedder ...
Why do classical guitars have wider necks than other types of guitars?To give a left hand more room for finger placement. What fearsome French general was also an accomplished classical guitarist?Napoleon. How many years ago was the first guitar recognized?About 4000 years ago. ...
Ed Sheeranspent £4million on new properties in a bid to stop his neighbours moaning about the noise. He bought two houses next door to his £19.8million mansion in London. The singer had also acquired a flat above his Notting Hill bar. Sheeran’s impressive portfolio of 22 properties ...