We were instant friends, and the dynamic was as though I've known her and played with her for years! Hillary Klug. And so you have these rings, formations, and you start to see that like in the early dance figures that the white people were doing, but you can like trace, Okay, theres this figure that has to do with putting one person in the middle and everybodys dancing around. And thats definitely like, influenced by the Africans and so cool to talk about the history of it. I started playing, but nobody wanted to listen. I find it so interesting, this idea that your lack of traditions growing up, has led you on this quest for sort of surrounding yourself by your own chosen traditions and your own chosen heritage. Hillary and Bill Clinton have been together for nearly 50 years. Hillary Klug 14:38Buck dancing is an instrument-like percussion instrument. Resides in Bozeman, MT. I was born and raised in Fayetteville, Tennessee with an older brother and sister. I love how you approach everything with so much gusto. 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? She is very humble and butiful both in her heart and to look at. His melodies are resonant to the core of your soul. She now performs at places like Dollywood, the Schermerhorn, and. I filmed and edited the video myself, and I areanged the 3 fiddle parts. Practice, business, and relationships. Both Hillary and Bill tweeted their happy sentiments, with Hillary saying, "What a joy being with our new grandson, Aidan. Im releasing some Celtic music on my YouTube channel, and my next album with probably be Celtic. 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. Shortly after finding a home in Arkansas, Hillary accepted Bill's proposal. I came back the next week with a dance board and an amp. Is that how you feel? (Musical performance). Were talking about doing a collaboration together with one of my original fiddle tunes. Welcome to The Cultured Podcast. I never had a good outlet for it. Rick is coming out with a new record soon called The Edge of Light, and I hope it gets some traction in the music business. I play fiddle, dance, and sing all at the same time. $100,000 would be fun for creating an album and videos, but its really not good business for a fiddle record. We listed the different tunings in the liner notes. 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. Also known as Hilary Peterson Klug, Hillary M Klug. 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. The face and draw to some food chain. He live out on a farm in the out skirts I hope some day to meet you the closet so far was Dollywood. My friend Rick Taylor of Huntsville, AL. Fiddle and dance on the streets of Nashville. And he doesnt teach the actual dance steps. Since becoming an internet sensation . Some people will be like, Yeah, murca. And the combination of putting a banjo with a fiddle? Ive worked on this recently, because I kind of realized that was a problem. Today. Because of them, I am disciplined, I am focused, I hold myself to higher standards, and I push myself beyond my limits. Hillary Klug 26:44No! I dont know what hes done since he created his record. Copyright 2017-2020 Michelle Khouri. Thomas passion and dedication has been recognized by the many awards hes received. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Begin typing your search above and press return to search. Hillary Klug 19:30Oh, thanks. Im working on another album of fiddle tunes, and Im hoping to have it done around Christmas or New Years. Because all that happened to you in your young life, it formed you so absolutely perfect in all you do!! Has new CD, a comprehensive take on the many sounds of old-time fiddling in various tunings. Acknowledging. And understanding that I am both of those people and very separate from those people. Hillary and Bill Clinton are arguably one of the most well-known couples in the public eye. Michelle Khouri 8:03Yas! Id love to hear from you. Fiddlers have to join a band, right? Your email address will not be published. Oh yeah, we have black influence in, you know, buck dance. I mean, I am as Latina as they come, but the sound, the frequency of a fiddle really, really hits my heart and it just gets me moving. Im like, Hey, Ive never done this before. Jones appealed for a settlement of $850,000, only $200,000 of which didn't go to legal fees. So that was the end of violin lessons. 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 . And from now on I am. I like to use different locations and outfits and hairstyles and makeup. But its because this isnt a conversation that people have these days. I figured it out. Now I continue to exercise everyday. https://hillaryklug.comHillary Klug and Mairead Nesbitt collaborate on a fusion of traditional Celtic and Appalachian music! Includes Address (8) Phone (3) See Results. Thats something thats not talked about. I have a friend who does electronic music. Whoa. You put a smile on so many faces. Doing two things at the same time isnt enough. 2 minutes into the video, two more Hillarys appear and perform a. Pinterest. So why dont you walk us through a little bit what it is about the traditions that you engage in through your art form that really stir your soul and bring you joy. I never dreamed of being a dancing fiddler, but here I am. Five months before the 2016 presidential election, Hillary and Bill became grandparents the second time over when their daughter Chelsea gave birth to her son, Aidan Clinton Mezvinsky. In the recording, you can hear the distinct differences between Irish and Old-Time fiddle. Then I started moving my feet, and people started taking pictures and videos. We even played music together in church as a string trio. 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. And then like, at the same time, like, I also have a need for like, validation. I have my little Instagram its @Hillaryklug. 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. Other former presidents and their partners George and Laura Bush, Barack and Michelle Obama were also in attendance. 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. The biggest video has over 61 million views. Because typically when Im deeply researching every single person who comes on this show, I can get a true sense of what I imagine this person is going to say or what their ideologies are, and that is not the case with Hillary Klug. 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? And Hillary, that is what you can do. But when I proudly played them for the class, the teacher scolded me and told me I shouldnt be playing those songs yet. We were greatly looking forward to being in Houston for our event this week, and are excited to come back next year as soon as we find a date.". Here's a timeline of their relationship. I had a brother that lived in Lynchburg and we visited frequently. The couple became parents to Chelsea Victoria Clinton in February 1980. Four years before the Monica Lewinsky scandal broke, Paula Jones, a former employee of the State of Arkansas' Industrial Development Commission, sued Bill Clinton, alleging that he exposed himself and propositioned her at a conference in Little Rock. Other than that, the property is tucked away behind the hills. There are tons of stories I could share, but one that really stands out is the first time I ever pushed myself. Dancing fiddle player. So, how much is Earl Klugh worth at the age of 69 years old? He taught me the old-time way through his words and actions. Congratulations on your videos and music! 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Resides in Bozeman, MT. By Kira Zalan | Sept. 21, 2012, at 3:50. He taught meethics, analytical psychology, and religion. Explore. I love what he does with my music, and Id be excited to see what he could do with a bigger budget. Usually fiddlers dont have solo careers. Im playing on Thomastik-Infeld strings. Ive made 4 European tours this year performing solo, teaching workshops, and performing with orchestras. The Clintons came under investigation after it was alleged they were involved in the defrauding. Who does that? Read Hillary Klug's bio and find out more about Hillary Klug's songs, albums, and chart history. Michelle Khouri 29:50Youre not here for that BS anymore, right? Theres a lot there. Folks like her make the world a better place. Im very mediocre. I usually perform and record on my 50s Roth, and my new Krutz. 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. Theres a reason this is called the Cultured Podcast and its that arts is just fundamentally a part of human self-expression. And then of course, if you look online, do any research then you see like Rhiannon Giddens and the Carolina Chocolate Drops. 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. Im really slowing down for the year. Posted on September 30, 2021 by John Lawless. And you seem to dive into things headfirst, maybe fearlessly is what it looks like, on the outside. Great things ahead. Twenty-nine Clinton administration officials are subpoenaed or testify at congressional hearings. And Im like, you know, if I were just a fiddle player take away the dancing and the singing, or just a fiddle player. All are cleared of any wrongdoing. After a difficult childhood, Hillary Klug knew her ambition would be the key to building a new life for herself. And then you have the Native Americans. Although Lewinsky initially denied the claims in regards to the Paula Jones case, she later confirmed the relationship and testified twice in front of the grand jury and handed over to prosecutors a dark blue dress that she alleged may contain physical evidence of her sexual relationship with Bill Clinton. Since becoming an internet sensation, she's performed in many different countries with big name acts and in prestigious venues, the most notable are The Nashville Symphony and Konzert Haus in Vienna, Austria.Career Achievments: -Two-time National Buck Dancing Champion -Featured in an independent UK film called "Wild Rose" -5 Years Concert Master of the Tennessee Fiddle Orchestra -Performed with the Nashville Symphony and the Minnesota Orchestra -Performed at the famous Konzert Hause in Vienna, Austria and Teatro Filarminco in Verona, Italy -Collaboration video with Mairead Nesbitt of Celtic Women -Performed in 15 different countries -Featured on Mark and Maggie O'Connor's live-stream showSocial Media Numbers: 1 Million Facebook Followers 101k YouTube subscribers 89k Instagram followers. She has over 1 Million Facebook followers, more than 25 viral videos, and her biggest video has over 61 million views! I have the music typed up, and the audio recorded. Sometimes its all about knowing the right people, or having tons of money to spend on promotion and marketing. What are three musicians today do you think are underrated? And, you know, I cant go too much into detail because I dont like fully grasp. And when I say ancestors, Im specifically referring in this instance to the people in my lineage, in my direct family lineage, particularly on my moms side, which is the Colombian side. I fell in love with Hillary the first time I saw a vid of her sawin & stampin. I have several projects that Im working on and planning. The CD will have some Celtic flavor with bouzouki and DADGAD guitar. Hilary Swank, the actress and producer, has been happily married since 2018 to Phillip Schneider. Because I know its something a lot of especially black people, and part native people here in the US, their whole history has been whitewashed or erased. After a two-year stint as the Attorney General, Clinton was elected the governor of Arkansas in 1978 at just 32 years old. Im a tuning geek. Its generally thought this is white peoples music, white people play it. Just love watching and listening!! 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. Ive always called that my mother-ship, right? Required fields are marked *. Like, doing all of those things at once is exceptionally difficult. My fiddle mentor, Jim Wood, was a huge part of my life, and he did way more than just teach me the instrument. So I super excited to share that. I have boundary mics for my dance board. 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. You take care of yourself. Hillary Klug 11:14Okay. It was very frustrating having so many people look at me funny or ignore me. Content creation! He challenged me to develop strong values. I know I am loving it. 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.". 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. Michelle Khouri 14:21Well, because lets not even take the credit away from you. First of all, this southeastern style fiddling is actually unique and completely different from Northeastern fiddling, Canadian fiddling insofar as our fiddle music is more rhythmic and less melodic. And I think well when I'm walking. So we have a video that we did together. And it feels good. It took us three months just to learn Twinkle Twinkle. 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. Singing, dancing, and fiddling. Evan . 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. Michelle Khouri 21:59Absolutely. And like you said, your platform is enormous, millions, 10s of millions of views. I would dance in boots for the cowgirl look. Hillary Klug 27:21And Im talking to people. Hillary Klug is married to Michael Paul Klug. Im now endorsing a string company, two fiddle companies, and a bow company! I have enjoyed watching your much deserved success, but Im really excited to hear that you are venturing into the Celtic world. Im amazed because youre clearly passionate and youre doing the work. He helped me with my English degree by proofreading many of my papers (he also has a degree in English). Like okay, this buck dancing that hes kept alive, that hes developed, that hes taught to others. I joined a clogging team when I was eight, and then picked up the fiddle at age thirteen. Before I left, I met some other street performers who regularly performed on Broadway. Hillary didn't accept Bill's first proposal. And you find that music inside your heart, and you just let it out through your feet. Hillary Klug 22:21Okay, so everybody knows that the banjo is an African instrument, right? I just need to go through the business of designing a cover and having it printed and published. View photos, directions, registry details and more at The Knot. Basically from the age of eight, I believe you were 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. 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. 1st Fiddle. My bowing became mostly Georgia shuffle, and you can hear my style developing on my first album, which I released in June 2018. Both my parents were kind of self-employed; they took their own financials into their own hands, Klug says. Your email address will not be published. I made my first national TV appearance, and I appeared in the movie Wild Rose dancing and playing my original tune. Beware of scam artists! Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Okay? But its not all about the money for Klug. Michelle Khouri 26:49I love that you care. I am so impressed with your music Hillary and love the dance you put with it. Simultaneously, with the guidance of her beloved mentor and the support of her massive YouTube following, Hillarys multi-faceted performance style has skyrocketed from its Tennessee roots to become a global sensation. With humble beginnings as a busker, she's risen from street to symphony thanks to her social media success! She's seen some incredible success over the past couple years with her performances. Oh yeah. I found you on Instagram a while ago and I am super enthralled by the energy that you bring to your performances. And its generally like thought that, okay, our buck dancing comes from, you know, Irish dancing. National Champion Buckdancer, Hillary Klug is known for her fiddling and dancing. Dont get me started on tuning or I will geek out and bore you to death. Bush and his family at the funeral this week. 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. Hillary made the announcement via Twitter, saying, "Bill and I will be traveling to Washington to pay our respects to President George H.W. Its so rewarding being able to preserve the old-time fiddle and dance traditions and share them with the world. Like, when you like something, you approach it with your whole self. Michelle Khouri 33:32Oh my goodness. What would hold the audiences attention the longest. And humans invent culture and culture is an invention of our own desire to express who we are in a tribal way and in an individual way. I like to collaborate with other artists and feature dancers and musicians. I married my husband and graduated college in 2015. Thats the next step for me. So Hillary, what are you currently working on? Im also working on producing a few books of sheet music along with a play-along CD. My life has completely changed in the 18 months since then. Not to mention, it takes an enormous amount of dedication and structure to be a musician and to play instruments and to dance and all that so. What is your favorite album or recording so far that youve made? Dancing singing fiddle player. The one way I can contribute is I can lift people up. Here goes, were gonna roll this camera and Im going to give it a go.. And I have my YouTube. And to start by saying, look, I may say things that are wrong and I welcome corrections. I started group violin lessons, and it was terrible. The music that went with these dances was considered like a slaves job to do the music. Both the fiddle and the guitar use 10+ tunings each. 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. My folks were very encouraging, and they took me to lessons, and jam sessions, and festivals. 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