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Joaquin “Ding” Palomo
Guitarist Joaquin “Ding” Palomo (1923 – 1997) was a well-known and well-accomplished musician. Although he was known by his peers for playing rhythm guitar, he
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Francisco G. Franquez
Francisco Garrido Franquez (1921 – 2006), also known as “Frank” or “Ankie,” first picked up the harmonica at the age of 14 years old. In
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Forrest Harris
Forrest Harris (1932 – ) first found his interest in music at nine years old while strumming a ukulele and playing a country song called
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Jazz
Jazz is a unique style of modern music. Remnants of jazz can be heard in several different styles of music. The origin of jazz is
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Guam Symphony Society
Prior to 1966 the Guam Symphonic Wind Ensemble provided Guam with the only live symphonic music performances available. This ensemble was under the direction of
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CHamoru/Chamorro Music
Contemporary CHamoru music is a ubiquitous part of life on Guam at the beginning of the 21st century and a key element of modern CHamoru
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Band Ensembles
When Lt. Commander William Sewell served as the third American Governor of Guam beginning in 1903, he reacted poorly to the Spanish flavor of the
Ancient Guam Era
Weaving
Weaving continues to be an important practice on Guam. For thousands of years CHamorus have used Guam’s abundant foliage to produce useful and unique items.
Ancient Guam Era
CHamoru/Chamorro Jewelry
Ancient CHamorus donned various styles of necklaces called ålas and salape that were made of seashells and tortoiseshell. As is common throughout much of Oceania,
Ancient Guam Era
Carving
Carving is a ancient tradition on Guam and in the Mariana Islands. The craft was used for thousands of years to create utilitarian items as