Tell us a little bit about your beginnings. I started clogging at age 8, but I didnt even know what a fiddle was until I randomly started taking lessons at age 13. The two have been together for about 50 years, and have been involved in the political sphere for about as long, both on a state and national scale. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. And in this year alone that Ive been being stripped what feels like naked in 2020, just emotionally naked, Ive actually felt that connection more strongly than ever before. And what were realizing is in doing so, there were a lot of like, not white, not men, people who, like, did a lot of stuff that was left out of the history books. He doesnt have social media or a website, so in this day and age, he virtually doesnt exist. Pin. Fiddle and dance on the streets of Nashville. So grateful. His music is very moving and inspiring to me. She now performs at places like Dollywood, the Schermerhorn, and. And Hillary, that is what you can do. Though it had been five years since the Monica Lewinsky scandal, Hillary had yet to make comments about her own personal feelings regarding the affair. I can see how capitalizing these skills can be problematic. Thats the next step for me. It took us three months just to learn Twinkle Twinkle. Both my parents were kind of self-employed; they took their own financials into their own hands, Klug says. But I had my fiddle and I was wearing my cowboy boots. Both the fiddle and the guitar use 10+ tunings each. I lived most of my life out in the country. My home life was completely, totally chaotic. I never dreamed of being a dancing fiddler, but here I am. And it feels good. Is that is that a good way to put it? I couldnt agree more. 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. The music, the history, the socio political climate, everything about it. 585 posts. 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.. Theres no performance, you know, even if its my best performance, its still not good enough. We were homeschooled, and I danced all day everyday in front of the mirror. Im gonna lose followers, but Im okay with that. And it filled that need for validation. Im working on another album of fiddle tunes, and Im hoping to have it done around Christmas or New Years. He is from United States. Beware of scam artists! Content creation! If you were given $100,000 to spend on an album production, what would it look like? So Hillary, what are you currently working on? And I think well when I'm walking. Since I was playing by myself, I needed a fuller, more rhythmic sound. Ive always called that my mother-ship, right? My fiddle mentor, Jim Wood, was a huge part of my life, and he did way more than just teach me the instrument. But fiddling wasnt enough to preoccupy Klug or her fans, for that matter. If so, in what ways? And together well journey into the unknown reaches of the art world. I dont have anything. But fiddle is a way that I can invest in myself and invest in my future. I eventually want to do a bluegrass record and a Christmas record. Thats a big deal. Shes seen some incredible success over the past couple years with her performances. New YouTube video featuring Brenna Macmillan and Emily Otteson! Resides in Bozeman, MT. And what I love about your response was that you openly acknowledged that, like, a lot of the roots of the very art forms that youre practicing, also have been fundamentally founded or built by African American people throughout history. I used 13 different tunings for the 17 tracks. They fiddle and dance in Bru Bor. Of the controversy, according to The Washington Post, in 1994, "The House and Senate Banking committees begin hearings on Whitewater. Like, we dont talk about this type of stuff. And theres a sense of power, of support, but also of innate tension in that, you know? And, you know, I cant go too much into detail because I dont like fully grasp. Your origin story, so to speak. I love that howdy. As opposed to clogging which would be doing a set of choreography and it doesnt necessarily contribute musically. Im also working on producing a few books of sheet music along with a play-along CD. I fell in love with Hillary the first time I saw a vid of her sawin & stampin. And Im very new to feeling this kind of depth of connection with my ancestors. Also known as Hilary Peterson Klug, Hillary M Klug. It takes tons of time and energy and business skills. 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. You have a path of an old timer who has acquired such sagesse, like a monk. I am so impressed with your music Hillary and love the dance you put with it. Im Tennessee born and raised. She served as a senator for New York from 2001 to 2009. Acknowledging. We were instant friends, and the dynamic was as though I've known her and played with her for years! The farm has been in the Klug family since the 1950s. And thats the only thing I could do in these weird times. Im the first-ever winner recipient of the national championship that they did in his honor. Press Esc to cancel. All are cleared of any wrongdoing. I was born and raised in Fayetteville, Tennessee with an older brother and sister. And I can just put positive energy out into the world. 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? And I had no idea that this world existed. We have internet and a personal cell phone tower (no cell phone signal out in the middle of nowhere). I worked really hard on the triple fiddle arrangement and the triple dance choreography. I know I am loving it. We love you for your simplicity and awareness of the people around you that you cherish. Hes the best accompaniment for my fiddling, and he knows my tastes better than I do. 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. I figured it out. And it is fascinating and frankly relieving to hear the whole history behind an art form, rather than just a tiny morsel of the history, right? It just came natural to me to use the talents I had to make money rather than having to go find an employer to give me a steady paycheck.. Like, its part of our culture to like, repress and suppress, like, all the African influence. Hillary Klug is married to Michael Paul Klug. Lexi Lew, a 23-year-old busking regular, understood what it took to become a street performer, and she encouraged Klug to do it for a living. I have a bunch of ideas to keep me busy for a while. Klug grew up in Fayetteville, Tenn., as the youngest of three children, all of whomwere home-schooled by Klugs mother, Nancy. Shes gonna make it into an electronic track. And I loved your response to everything thats going on in our society right now. I met Thomas Maupin at these festivals. He taught meethics, analytical psychology, and religion. But the more I got involved, the more I like, opened my eyes to see like, wow, theres this whole world of fiddle music out there that you just dont see if youre just a part of, you know, just the general public. After a two-year stint as the Attorney General, Clinton was elected the governor of Arkansas in 1978 at just 32 years old. Im fascinated by this. Go check it out! The 5-String Banjo, and So Much Moore - Steven Moore, Something Maude Something New - Cassidy Maude, Tommy Emmanuel Interview From ROMP 2022 In Owensboro KY. Gotta do three things at once. Shortly after finding a home in Arkansas, Hillary accepted Bill's proposal. Hillary Klug 22:21Okay, so everybody knows that the banjo is an African instrument, right? Following the passing of former President George H.W. Im so excited. Krutz sent me a fiddle, and I love performing and recording with it. I played my first international show in January 2019 in London, and it was sold out! Im always developing my craft by learning new songs and techniques and dances. I filmed and edited the video myself, and I areanged the 3 fiddle parts. Until then, street performing and the ongoing fight to rightfully busk onNashville's streets preoccupies her. And you know what? All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. However, before walking down the aisle with Schneider, the actress was married for almost a decade to actor Chad Lowe. By 13, she pleaded with her mother to take violin lessons. I think thats what brings people together is like seeing other cultures and other ancestral lineages. Thats what the tourists wanted to see. There was no amount of practice that was enough. I tried different octaves for some tunes. And even like, like, last night, I for the first time saw an African buck dancer. And then theres mediocre musicians who everybody listens to. Theres something about the fiddle, yall. I plan to audition for America's Got Talent . But its so interesting to start learning about. Youre like having the conversations, youre reading the materials, youre reading the history, the whole story. Chelsea Clinton welcomed her third child, Jasper Clinton Mezvinsky, in July 2019. I also have a Juzek strung up with different strings for DDAD tuning. It's very durable. I think we have a lot to talk about. He live out on a farm in the out skirts I hope some day to meet you the closet so far was Dollywood. 1,304 following. And the very many diverse ways we do that. And so I am always striving to do better. Hillary Klug 18:02Well, my biggest video has like 62 million views. And while my sister and I lived with my dad for a few months in Argentina for a couple summers, specifically in Buenos Aires. I dont know how to research, fiddle playing insofar as like, African American influence, but Ive been delving into the cultural history of fiddle playing. Dont forget Patreon. They have a huge voice in shedding light on the African influence in this type of music. It was a great platform for me to develop my skills. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Keep it Cultured. He helped me with my English degree by proofreading many of my papers (he also has a degree in English). Im a very mediocre singer but when I dance and play fiddle and sing all three at the same time, I reckon people kind of enjoy it. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. 2. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. My inspirations are my ancestors. Your email address will not be published. I never had a good outlet for it. The couple attended Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20, 2021. Now Im just like realizing, oh my word, theres so much, so much stuff, going on in this world thats just out of control. Jillian Selzer. That is what my brain is tinkering with this week. Hillary Klug 6:20Howdy. I watch YouTube videos. Hes a National Treasure and a living legend. Okay? 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. What are you at like 65 million or something, like even more than that, at this point, like huge. So I super excited to share that. And so thats the percussion that goes with it. I dont mean to but by accident, you know, maybe I was just you know, not remembering that, you know, oh, yeah, the banjo comes from Africa. "I'd recommend bringing a little battery-operated Pignose-type amp, especially if you're going to sing. Like, when you like something, you approach it with your whole self. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. There are good fiddle players and there are good dancers, but I dont know anybody in the United States who dances as well as she plays or plays as well as she dances.. Im really slowing down for the year. 2023 www.tennessean.com. He always gave me this sense of like, two hours of practice wasnt enough. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. 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.". I went to compete in a fiddle contest, and I didnt realize parking was gonna be so expensive until it was too late. My friend Rick Taylor of Huntsville, AL. Hannah Schrodt Olivia Klug, left, and her sister Madilyn ride horses at their family's farm. I started fiddle lessons with Jim Wood as my mentor, and I made a bunch of friends who also played old-time music, and I developed my skills playing in the contra dance band every other week. Keep it curious. All Rights Reserved. I usually perform and record on my 50s Roth, and my new Krutz. After graduating from Motlow in 2014, Klug transferred to Middle Tennessee State Universityand earned a bachelors degree in English. Michelle Khouri 21:59Absolutely. He was re-elected for a second term in 1996. And it was on this video online. How does that impact your identity? A personalized video for you or your family or friends. So in recent years, Ive, you know, even just as recently as you know, these past few months, its like, maybe the need for validation is or the need for income is no longer my purpose. They instilled in me the habits of daily practice and exercise. And then like, at the same time, like, I also have a need for like, validation. Second of all, youre reading all of this. I'm a dancing fiddler! Its such a coincidence that we even happened to go to the dance. So, how much is Earl Klugh worth at the age of 69 years old? Im like, Hey, Ive never done this before. When faced with the decision of pursuing buck dancing, fiddling, or singing, she chose to take on all three. It took me almost 60 years to get at your sagesse level. I didnt do anything if it was too hard or required too much work. I use a few fiddles for each performance, and I keep them in separate tunings so I can change keys really fast. 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. Website, graphics, and production by FRQNCY Media. Of course, its easy to just not be part of the conversation, but to actually take that step and actively research, actively talk about things and actively learn about the history and put the information out there and encourage others. Its generally thought that. Bush, with 370 electoral votes against Bush's 168. Michelle Khouri 7:23I mean, thats amazing. Bill began consulting for humanitarian and public policy groups while Hillary entered the political world. On this episode of The Cultured Podcast, I talked to Hillary Klug, the National Buck Dancing champion of the United States of America, and a social media personality who has become famous for fiddling, Buck dancing and singing at the same time. Great things ahead. Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham got their first taste of campaigning together in 1972 when they worked on the George McGovern presidential campaign. 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. In 1976, Bill was elected to his first government official position with Hillary by his side. March 11, 2023 Fairfield, CT. 18 Days To Go! He used 12 total, and he also invented a few of those. We split the cost 50/50, but we made a deal that if I ever quit lessons, then I would have to pay her back for her half of the instrument. And you know, I was homeschooled. I have a friend who does electronic music. Hillary, Im glad you did this interview. Judge Susan Webber Wright ruled in favor of Clinton stating that the claims did not amount to sexual assault and that Jones had no evidence she'd been punished or emotionally afflicted. Here goes, were gonna roll this camera and Im going to give it a go.. Has new CD, a comprehensive take on the many sounds of old-time fiddling in various tunings. Its learned that were taught that. Bill and Hillary Clinton announced they would be embarking on a speaking tour throughout the United States and Canada starting in November 2018, according to the Washington Post. The Tennessee-based musician calls the corner of Fourth and Broadway her work home. I also listened to a lot of Irish such as Kevin Burke, Lunasa, Bothy Band, and Planxty. I would still be doing that even if I werent making any money.. 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. (Musical performance). Theres no set of dance moves, that, This is buck dancing. 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. As the only child of the couple, Chelsea spent the first 12 years of her life in Arkansas before moving to Washington DC to become the first daughter. So we have a video that we did together. Thanks for having me. 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. 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