Nedra Russ:
An accomplished and award-winning multimedia artist and musician, Nedra Russ is a vessel of creative energy drawing apon Modern, Avant-garde and Traditional painters throughout history .
Nedra’s paintings and songs can be seen and heard across the United States and as far as Europe, Asia, and Australia
Studied Art at Bavard College, Cocoa Florida, Sacramento City College Sacramento Ca.
Private teachers Alice Frederick, Fran McKenny, Lou Edwards, Brad Devaro and John Johnasen .
Owned and operated Nedra’s Fine art gallery in Amador City, CA,
Earned a Certificate in Graphics Electronic Communication.
Following an intensive course of study, Nedra is now certified by the renowned Berklee School of Music as a Modern Musician Specialist with emphasis on Songwriting, Musicianship and Music Production.
Nedra Russ’s The Harmonica LadyTM line of jewelry features miniature, fully- playable harmonicas. Her designs earned her the distinction of being the very first HOHNER USA Juke Joint Representative accepted on the basis of artistic representation of the instrument. Since its founding in Germany in 1857, HOHNER has been crafting high-quality harmonicas and other musical instruments, including accordions, guitars, and mandolins, to name a few.
Nedra is Creative arts and music teacher at Blue Mountain Coalition for Youth ad Family.
Also on YouTube and Facebook.
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Amador County Arts Council , 617 South CA-49 (Mother Lode Plaza), Jackson, CA 95642
During Black History Month, AmadorArts is proud to present “ROOTS: A Black Heritage Art Show”. This landmark exhibit will celebrate the contributions of Black Americans with a presentation of art and artistry by our fellow citizens. The celebration of art and culture in America recognizes the contribution of all our various citizens over the course of our history. Black History Month is an established, nationally recognized observance that honors the lives, experiences, and history of Blacks in America. For almost 50 years, it has reminded us of the extraordinary men and women who achieved incredible things often in the face of unimaginable injustice and inequality. All too often the contributions of Black Americans, as well as those of women and other marginalized groups, have been forgotten or purposely relegated into the obscurity of a lost history amid bigotry and discrimination. Since Africans arrived on the shores of North America some 400 years ago, they have made significant contributions to the American motif in various fields including art, music, science, politics, technology, geographic exploration and industry. Public reception 01/31/2020, free and open from 4-7pm. This reception will include music, snacks, and performance artists
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Start 2020 with love. Bring in art that explores and celebrates love. Love of life. Love of one special person. Love of animals. Love of family. Love of community. Love of state, country, planet, or even just love of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Artist Reception
Let art help love fight hate, and make the world go 'roundReception February 13 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Jan 21 2020
Cross Harp by Nedra Russ
In the 20th-century, southern black musicians found the devil in the harmonica. The cheap and portable instrument was made at Hohner’s workshop in Germany for use in traditional European waltzes and marches, but when it…
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May 9 2017
How many types of Harmonicas are there? I say as many as needed for the many types of music it is used for. Harmonicas come in all shapes and sizes, it is mind boggling. At SPAH each year all types…
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May 5 2017
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Oct 13 2015
Sep 30 2012
Walter Horton was born in Horn Lake, MS (April 6, 1917), but his mother soon moved to Memphis where Walter taught himself how to play the harmonica at five years of age. He later learned more about his instrument by…
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May 31 2012
May 24 2012
Shortly after Hohner began manufacturing harmonicas in 1857, he shipped some to relatives who had emigrated to the United States. Its music rapidly became popular, and the country became an enormous market for Hohner's goods.
Winslow Yerxa President of SPAH:…
May 7 2012
#1: When and how did you get involved with SPAH
My first SPAH was Detroit 1990. I believe that the first year I volunteered was Memphis 1994 and have tried to be as involved as I could in…
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May 3 2012
#1: I got to meet you last year when I took your seminar and learned that you know allot about the history of the harmonica.
I would say you are a great historian of the instrument, I enjoyed your…
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Apr 19 2012
Apr 12 2012
1: Tom when and how did you start playing harmonic?
My three cousins and I received a 280 Chromatic for Christmas when I was 15 living in San Francisco.…
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BMCYF is super excited to present our new after school program- Space to Create! Beginning Wednesday August 14th! With support from the California Arts Council and community donations we will offer free art activities two days per week at our Main Street Center.
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For generations, Hohner has dedicated everything towards music for a simple reason: Music is a way of life. In fact, you could say it’s the best way of life. People who aren’t into music simply don’t know what they’re missing. Of course we would say that, wouldn’t we? But like countless musicians all over the world, from beginner to professional, we feel so strongly about music that we want to help open the door to this experience to everyone. With instruments designed to convey the joy and the passion which inspires everybody to improve their skills and develop further.
We wouldn’t be where we are now, as world market leader for harmonicas and accordions, if it wasn’t for our passion and our shared commitment to our craft and the traditions which it has inspired. This is a defining element of the Hohner sound, a key to unlock the world of music. Our mission is to pass this passion on to you, with perfectly crafted instruments which enable you to truly Enjoy music.
