And Hillary, that is what you can do. But then they got their influence from the African culture. I came back the next week with a dance board and an amp. Hillary Klug 14:05Well, I mean, and then just comparing myself to others. And then Ive been singing for about two years now. I absolutely love what you do and am a huge fan of Celtic music. I think we have a lot to talk about. Thats something thats not talked about. Hillary and Bill Clinton have been married since 1975. Fiddler and Dancer: Interview with Hillary Klug Acousticult is excited to have Hillary Klug speaking with us today. I have over 739 thousand followers on Facebook with 14 viral videos. Ive email you on face book. Michelle Khouri 8:03Yas! We even played music together in church as a string trio. Take a few tips from Hillary Klug on how to prepare, endure, and maybe prosper, too. Here goes, were gonna roll this camera and Im going to give it a go.. according to The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture. Other former presidents and their partners George and Laura Bush, Barack and Michelle Obama were also in attendance. Obama appointed Clinton as his Secretary of State following her unsuccessful bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008. And I connect very much to what you said about your upbringing, your childhood, and whatever chaos was in there driving you forward to find a sense of peace or harmony or accomplishment or your own path forward. Michelle Khouri 6:22God, I love that. I love that howdy. By 13, she pleaded with her mother to take violin lessons. And then you have the Native Americans. Hes an inspiration to me in the way he keeps the tradition alive. And Im inspired by it. 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. Michelle Khouri 10:24First of all, to identify that you need the validation is really important self-awareness. And I was raised hearing stories about my ancestors, about my grandmother, my grandfather, my great grandparents, and for better or worse, Colombian culture pays a lot of attention to last names, and thats part of that classist system from that side of my culture, which Ive never been a fan of, and pretty much railed against my whole life. He used 12 total, and he also invented a few of those. Listen to this episode to hear how Hillary refuses to be fearful of mistakes, both in her art and in difficult conversations about race. Hillary Klug 6:20Howdy. Michelle Khouri 14:01And thats where that calling yourself mediocre comes from? 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. I spent late nights at their house working on school work after long days teaching fiddle students. Several news outlets broke the story of the alleged sexual relationship in January of that year and Bill Clinton denied them. But then, like this book, it talks about like, Native American fiddle players and like African fiddle players, they would learn these fiddle tunes and they would play the fiddle to entertain the white folks, like, that was a slaves job was to play music to entertain the white folks and to dance. I have all this ambition and determination and drive to you know, do something better with my life to try to get away from that to try to do better for myself. We live in a rental double-wide modular home on an 87 acre piece of property out in the middle of nowhere. Michelle Khouri 22:47Its fascinating. Im fascinated by this. Keep it classy. The project failed and Jim McDougal bought a small savings and loan association, and, according to Vox "renamed it Madison Guaranty, and defrauded both it and the small-business investment firm Capital Management Services to the tune of $3 million.". It makes people happy, it entertains and then it became a job. Hillary and Bill Clinton met in 1971 and have been married since 1975. But me and my own personal buck dancing, you know, maybe Ill do a flashy dance step every now and then, because, you know, Im trying to entertain the audience and its much more fun to see like, you know, me kick my legs in the air, or do a little twist. Whereas otherwise, you know, nobody would have ever heard of him, nobody would have ever seen him. After a two-year stint as the Attorney General, Clinton was elected the governor of Arkansas in 1978 at just 32 years old. 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. Bush, the Clintons postponed their appearance in Sugar Land, Texas, to attend Bush's funeral services in Washington, DC. The Tennessee-based musician calls the corner of Fourth and Broadway her work home. I have my little Instagram its @Hillaryklug. And together well journey into the unknown reaches of the art world. I couldnt agree more. 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 had many intellectual conversations about existential issues. And I think its fascinating how we do that. Keokee a little village. 18 years in Fayetteville, Tennessee and 7 years in Lynchburg, Virginia. But before I start going on ahead of myself, why dont we level set and why dont you tell us who you are and what your art forms are? He has. He doesnt have social media or a website, so in this day and age, he virtually doesnt exist. Hillary Klug 11:14Okay. Today. 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 are beautiful-talented and unique. So yeah, thats okay, keep going. I didnt expect that. Im like, Hey, Ive never done this before. He lost to Richard Nixon, but the pair was officially in love, and by 1973 Bill proposed for the first time after . And from now on I am. And you find that music inside your heart, and you just let it out through your feet. Thats a big deal. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. I have to be wireless, so I have two Shure wireless transmitters and receivers. You put a smile on so many faces. And it filled that need for validation. According to ABC, Bill proposed to Hillary for the first time in 1973 in Ennerdale, England, but she initially turned him down because she "needed time." Not only did Wood help musically, he also lent one of his propertys homes for rent while Klug studied at Motlow State Community College in Tullahoma, where she earned a $5,000 scholarship to study music in Brazil for a month. He teaches the concepts. That is what my brain is tinkering with this week. #StayStrong #NeverQuit Semper Fi. https://hillaryklug.comWe filmed this video at the East Nashville Hot Yoga! I love what he does with my music, and Id be excited to see what he could do with a bigger budget. And I think well when I'm walking. Going to jam sessions. And so I just want to thank you for bringing that energy, that gusto, to this conversation, because its been an enormous pleasure getting to know and your story. Ive heard him recording in the studio, and Ive heard his album. 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 it feels good. Fiddle and dance on the streets of Nashville. And yeah, thats my job. From the age of 13, you were playing fiddle. In the audio recording, I actually used two fiddles and a viola.Im proud to play my Celtic Dawn fiddle from Mairead Nesbitts fiddle collection! Hes the one who taught me to be, like, that nothing I do will ever be good enough. And I geek out about like older if we find an old field recording of some fiddle player that nobodys ever heard about, you know, North Carolina or something. His songs are phenomenal and incredibly deep. Hello my babies! I use a few fiddles for each performance, and I keep them in separate tunings so I can change keys really fast. 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. Understanding. But dude, part of learning and growing just recently, just this whole Black Lives Matter, its starting to open my eyes to, like, how much that black invisibilitythats the thing. Its seriously worth listening to. I have my music on Spotify, Apple Music, anywhere where you can stream music. And actually, thats a pretty rare occurrence for me. Its not enough to just not be racist. [Rewind] When Art & Hip-Hop Collide, With FRKO, [Rewind] Performance Art, With Danielle Deadwyler, Expansive Art and Expansive Minds, with Daniel Popper, Art as Connective Tissue To Science, with Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya. It took me almost 60 years to get at your sagesse level. But its the combination that allows me to have a career. He lives in Nashville. M. Spencer Green/AP. My mom made a deal with me, Klug says. I dont like recording audio as much because Im so critical of myself. Earl Klugh's income source is mostly from being a successful . Evan . I love how you approach everything with so much gusto. Love ya from the hill of southwest Virginia. Basically from the age of eight, I believe you were dancing. If you would like to support my music and get a little behind-the-scenes footage, see things that the general public doesnt get to see, you know, theres some videos out there of me playing Banjo and dancing right now. And you know, I was homeschooled. I am a 70 yr young Gospel music musician and song writer with 30 or so tunes in my repertorie that I just want to GIVE to Hillary Klug as a present, and wish her the best with them. They instilled in me the habits of daily practice and exercise. Her ability to draw enthused crowds with only her feet and fiddle has led to many awards, including the title of National Buck Dancing Champion, which she earned in July 2013 at the Uncle Dave Macon Days Old-Time Music Festival in Murfreesboro. What would hold the audiences attention the longest. Klug knew at an early age that her script would include a fiddle on-shoulder. We dont talk anymore about it. I love traveling and performing, but Ive been performing solo, and I really look forward to being able to perform with a band. She is a bright, bright light. My life has completely changed in the 18 months since then. You take care of yourself. He lost to the Republican incumbent, John Paul Hammerschmidt. We listed the different tunings in the liner notes. Fiddlers have to join a band, right? I just need to go through the business of designing a cover and having it printed and published. Dancing Fiddler. -H." and Bill writing, "Aidan has made two dads very happy this Father's Day. Like I was just researching this fiddle tune I was working on. Hillary and Bill Clinton have been together for nearly 50 years. After a difficult childhood, Hillary Klug knew her ambition would be the key to building a new life for herself. And I figured there would be a lot of nuance for you as a performer of these art forms, when it comes to our ongoing conversations as a country about race, and arts and race. But its because this isnt a conversation that people have these days. In addition to busking full time, shes recording her debut album, Fiddle Feet, and shes also filming a scene and recording the soundtrack for an independent film set to release next summer. (Musical performance). He live out on a farm in the out skirts I hope some day to meet you the closet so far was Dollywood. Who does that? Hes written and recorded many phenomenal songs with intense passion and emotion. What a story and what a testament to mentorship and finding a guide whos going to stick by your side, but also making it your own, you know? I had a big Irish fiddling phase, but its more of a hobby for me now. You know? I'm a dancing fiddler! And it also reminds me that theres a lot of people who dont know so much about their ancestry and lineage and, you know, I want to know if you know about your lineage, and if you dont, how does that impact your sense of self? I fell in love with Hillary the first time I saw a vid of her sawin & stampin. And so Ive never felt like what I did was good enough. Ive worked on this recently, because I kind of realized that was a problem. And then of course, if you look online, do any research then you see like Rhiannon Giddens and the Carolina Chocolate Drops. She said, You pay for half of the violin, and Ill pay for the other half of it but if you quit taking lessons, you have to pay me back for my half. So, I kept taking lessons and never quit.. Since then, the . The one way I can contribute is I can lift people up. I dont give up when things get hard or painful. I started a band when I was just 16. Second of all, youre reading all of this. They fiddle and dance in Bru Bor. Michelle Khouri 18:15You really did. Hello, Hillary. My album is available on my website and my Facebook shop and also most digital platforms. Twenty-nine Clinton administration officials are subpoenaed or testify at congressional hearings. And thats the only thing I could do in these weird times. . Bush, with 370 electoral votes against Bush's 168. Hillary Klug is married to Michael Paul Klug. I had already taken a ticket and pulled into the garage. Hillary Klug. His melodies are resonant to the core of your soul. All rights reserved. I use a Bartlett fiddle mic and a CountryMan vocal mic. Hannah Schrodt Olivia Klug, left, and her sister Madilyn ride horses at their family's farm. My mentors changed my life, and it wasnt just about the fiddle or the dance. Other than that, the property is tucked away behind the hills. Of the controversy, according to The Washington Post, in 1994, "The House and Senate Banking committees begin hearings on Whitewater. I took on fiddling as dancing as my identity, and I plugged myself into the old-time community. Look for the blue verification badge! I have what would be considered, you know, maybe a less than ideal childhood, but a lot of that was actually kind of the driving force. But its not all about the money for Klug. Dancing singing fiddle player. They have a huge voice in shedding light on the African influence in this type of music. If so, in what ways? I play fiddle, dance, and sing all at the same time. as well as other partner offers and accept our. He always gave me this sense of like, two hours of practice wasnt enough. It was so hard and painful, but when I finally made it to the top, I was so proud of myself. In 1998, news broke of President Clinton's 1995 affair with then-22-year-old White House intern Monica Lewinsky, which eventually led to his impeachment by the House. But it depends on the song, because some songs they need that rhythm and so I cant stray away from just doing these basic rhythmic steps. -Fiddle-A-Grams- I'll create a fiddle-a-gram for you every month! Bush and his family at the funeral this week. Hillary Klug 26:44No! I have several projects in the works, so stay on the lookout! Shes coming up with her own thing based on the traditions, Wood says. Hillary Klug 32:21Okay, my question is What do we want to hear?, Hillary Klug 32:27Im going to do an original off of my CD. Stop taking credit for it, like all the coolest stuff. Its such a coincidence that we even happened to go to the dance. Ive made 4 European tours this year performing solo, teaching workshops, and performing with orchestras. 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