Well, from what I understand, for many years in the United States balalaika and mandolin orchestras were exceedingly popular. But although a few people know what the instruments are now, and there are still many of their orchestras about, most folks would best very surprised to learn of them.
The HG I have was brought to the states by the great-great grandmother of the woman who sold it to me. Could've been used during Civil War times. --Julie R > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Henry Boucher > Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 8:40 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [HG] Hurdy gurdies in American Civil War? > > In the american civil war period , where would the HG come from ? > what model could it be ? > who would play it ? what rerertoire ? If it was that popular at the > time , how come almost > nobody in the US knows what it is today ? > > Henry
