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Phoenix Indian School Band
The Phoenix Indian School Band led celebrants in the statehood parade down Washington Street to the capitol on February 14, 1912.
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Billie Maxwell: Country Music
Cowgirl singer Billie Maxwell recorded with her musical family members, known as the White Mountain Orchestra, for Victor Records.
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The Arizona Wranglers: “The Strawberry Roan”
The Arizona Wranglers began performing “The Strawberry Roan” penned earlier by cowboy poet and bronco rider Curley Fletcher as early as 1921.
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The Joaquin Brothers: Waila
The Joaquin Brothers are recognized for waila, a unique mix of music and social dance from Tohono O’odham and European culture.
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The Phoenix Symphony: Classical
The Phoenix Symphony celebrates Arizona’s centennial in 2011 with a performance of the Grand Canyon Suite by Ferde Grofé.
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Los Changuitos Feos de Tucson: mariachi
The first US-based youth mariachi group, Los Changuitos Feos de Tucson,
was founded in Tucson
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Recording Studios: Canyon Records
Canyon Records is founded in Phoenix by Ray and Mary Boley.
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Do you know these contemporary Arizona musicians?
What musical genres are associated with these legendary musicians?
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I Am AZ Music: Songwriters, Composers, and Poets
The Arizona legislature adopted “Arizona March Song” by Douglas residents Margaret Rowe Clifford and Maurice Blumenthal as the
first state anthem.
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Which Arizona counties claim these legendary musicians?
Willcox-born Rex Allen Sr.
Glendale-born Jordin Sparks
Flagstaff-born R. Carlos Nakai
Nogales-born Charles Mingus
Tucson-born Linda Ronstadt
Phoenix-born Stevie Nicks
Douglas residents Margaret Rowe Clifford and Maurice Blumenthal
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I Am AZ Music: MIM Celebrates 100 years of Arizona Music
For more fun activities, see Educator Resources at our website theMIM.org
Exhibition Dates: February 18, 2012—January 6, 2013
Plan Your Visit:MIM Education Department /Group Tour ReservationsPhone: 480.245.6919Fax: [email protected]