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1950's Walt Disney Mousketeers Singing "Fun With Music" and Learn to like People, Doddism & Alma Mater All Pictures are Clickable - All Videos are from YouTube Featured Video this Month, Somewhere Over the Rainbow by the Loktev Ensemble Choir. Choir sings in English. |
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Members of the Loktev Ensemble give a brief presentation of some performances and talk about the ensemble. (4K Video) |
The Finest Musical Organization of it's kind In the World Founded over 85 Years Ago Completely Professional Dancers, Choir and Orchestra are all Part of the Ensemble The youngest performers are just as professional as the older performers Performances of original Russian dance, and dances from cultures all over the world, including the USA, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Israel, Bulgaria, and so many more. The ensemble even has a star in the constellation of Lyra Named after them and received the World Peace Council medal. This is Truly an Internationally Loved Musical Organization. |
Spring - High Energy performance Russian dance. This dance and music generates lots of excitement with the audience. (4K Video) Rehearsal With former Graduates |
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Maiden Dance - Non stop Exciting High Energy action throughout the dance. Audiences love the ensemble. (4K Video) |
Western USA Style Dance - Choir sings in English. The music and dancing just plain makes you feel good. High Energy! (4K Video) |
![]() Dance of Friendship
- Powerful High Energy Ending that leaves the audience Roaring and
Clapping with Excitement during the finale. All age groups join together for the finale.
(4K Video) |
Italian Tarantella Dance - Super Professional Younger Dancers Will Amaze You. The Choir and Orchestra outstanding and professional as always. (4K Video) |
Hungarian Dance
- Beautiful and Poetic Dancing by the Ensemble. Folk dancing at its
best! Young choir and orchestra are so talented & professional. (4K Video) |
Feast of the Young Deer - Fascinating High Energy and enjoyable dance performance. (4K Video) |
![]() Irish Dance - These young Russian dancers perform the perfect Irish dance. Extremely Enjoyable.
(4K Video) |
School Polka - Purely enjoyable dance with wonderful singing from the choir and fantastic music from the orchestra. (4K Video) Rehearsal with Former Graduates |
Greek Dance - Beautiful and Exciting Greek dance by the ensemble. (4K Video) |
Heart of the Caucasus - High energy performance from the Caucasus region. (4K Video) |
Balalaika - Russian Comic Dance. Very fun and enjoyable performance. (4K Video) Fascinating Indigenous type song by new members of the Choir. |
Choir, Orchestra Performance Singing and playing "Capital of a Happy Childhood".. (4K Video)
Spring Waltz-Blue Danube Beautiful, Powerful and Fun (HD) Totally Outstanding (4K Video)
My City Will Be A Garden Beautiful Talent (HD) Concert Piece for Xylophone High Energy Audience Favorite (HD)
Somewhere Over the Rainbow In English and Beautiful (HD) Russian Waltz Beautiful, Talented Soloist & Choir |
Yearly Get Together with Graduates There's a tradition in the Ensemble of Loktev. Each year,
the ensemble graduates gather & together with the current members of
the ensemble, dance, almost the entire repertoire, without stopping.(HD Video) |
Sacred Spring
- Bulgarian Dance. Beautiful Dancing, Music and Energy. As always they wear
beautiful traditional clothing of the countries they are representing in
the dance. (4K Video) |
![]() Fun Place - Jewish Dance
Very High Energy Performanceand a very happy dance. Orchestra and choir are excellent. (4K Video) |
Early Videos of the Loktev Ensemble: Video 1 (1959), Video 2 (1966) On Tour, Video 3 (1969) In Stadium, Video 4 May their Always be Sunshine, Video 5 (1968) Concert of the Song Ensemble in Moscow (2 hours of beautiful Music, Song and Dance), Video 6 Similar Group (1965) |
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Videos from Other Countries |
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![]() From Germany
A massive music event called : Jahre Musikantenstadl. High Energy in the German way. 2nd Video below is of 5 winners of the Young Talent Competition at the event. Die Twinnies - Singing "Bavarian Girls" Bayernmadels |
From Italy
Hetty & the Jazzato Band Tu Vuo' Fa' L'Americano (You want to be an American) Un Bacio a Mezzanotte (A Kiss at Midnight) Tintarella Di Luna (Moon Tint) Promo Video 2015 (Retro Italian Swing, 4 selections) |
From USA
Allison Young singing beautiful retro songs. Beautiful Voice!Crazy (Patsy Cline) w/Josh Turner Dreams (Fleetwood Mac) (HD) Everyday (Buddy Holly) (HD) I Can't Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley) Awesome!!! (HD) In Spite of Ourselves (John Prine) w/John Paterini (HD) Sh-Boom (Life Could be a Dream) We'll Meet Again (Vera Lynn) (HD) Be My Baby (HD) Plastic Jesus w/Josh Turner (4K) |
From Germany
The Folkies from Rudolstadt
Thuringian Folklore Dance Emble Rudolstadt Great music and dancing. A real "Crowd Pleasing" dance! |
From Mexico
The Mexican Hat Dance Strong and enjoyable performance by the Mariachi Band and Dancers. |
Retro Music From Top Performers of the Time |
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![]() From the USA
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Chattanooga Choo Choo (1941)
Upbeat Music and Dancing from an era when Swing Music was King.
Glenn Miller's orchestra, band, singers and dancers were among the top entertainers of that era. In 1942 Glenn Miller joined the Army Air Force with the rank of Major after his officer training. He became Director of all bands for the AAF. He died in Dec. of 1944 in route to Paris when the plane he was in disappeared over the English Channel before the end of World War 2. |
From the USA
Roy Rogers, King of the Cowboys and Trigger, Movie & Television Stars and "hero figures" to a generation of kids.
From the movie Hollywood Canteen (1944) The Hollywood Canteen was a place where WW2 Military Men and Women went to eat, dance & socialize and were served by Hollywood Stars that did the bar tending, serving, bus boys, danced with the military men and women and provided entertainment. Roy Rogers Theme Song
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From the USA
From Walt Disney's Original Mickey Mouse Club (1957)
This "High Energy" skit from Walt Disney's Original Mickey Mouse Club is one of their best. So powerful and entertaining that it might leave you exhausted from all the "Energy" you are exposed to. Don't
miss these videos from a time when almost every child in the US who
had a TV set tuned in to watch Walt Disney's Mouseketeers!
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From World War 2 Britain - Vera Lynn
Vera Lynn was the most beloved
singer of World War 2. Here she sings some songs that were the most loved by
the soldiers fighting in WW2 and most loved by the people
on the "home front" during the war. Let us not forget the lessons of this war or it will happen again.We'll Meet Again - This 1st song shows how deeply Vera was loved by the soldiers fighting the war. Full Song Version with Pictures White Cliffs of Dover - This is about the British fighter pilots that flew in blue colored planes and saved Britain from invasion by the Germans, and about the hopes of the war ending so life could return to normal. The Air Battle of Britain lasted from July 1940 to Sept. 1940. Version with Actual Blue Birds. Lili Marlene - A song of lovers in WW2 and how precious each moment together was. When the Lights Go On Again (All over the World) - Hope & Prayers for a future. Wartime Footage of Vera Lynn visiting "front line" soldiers in 1944. |
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From the USA
Elvis Presley (1968 Comeback Special) Singing:Very powerful and dramatic performance by Elvis in this TV show. Most people do not know that even though Elvis was known as the "King of Rock and Roll" that he almost always insisted on singing a Gospel song at his performances. If the organizers of an event objected Elvis told them that he would not perform without it. Elvis always won. This God believing young man from Mississippi was far more than most people realize. He also served his country in uniform when drafted into the army after he was already famous. |
From the USA
Betty Hutton was unique in the entertainment field. She was one of the highest paid performers in the movie industry in the 1940's & 1950's. She was known for her high energy and honest answers if you asked her a question. Two more exciting clips of Betty's performances below. |
From the USA
Liberace
Liberace was said to have been the highest paid entertainer in the world
for almost 25 years. More of his music below.Liberace and Tennessee Ernie Ford Performing "Night and Day" and "There Will be No New Tunes on this Old Piano." Comedy mixed with Music! |
From the USA
Appearing with Cab Colloway & his orchestra
in the movie, "Stormy Weather." Super High Energy!! Two of the
most Exciting Dancers that ever lived!! Appearing with Glen Miller & his orchestra in 1941, 2nd half of video.
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From the USA
Louis Prima, Keely Smith & Band
More Songs (50's): Just a Gigolo (I Ain't Got Nobody) Oh Marie With Sam Butera & the Witnesses |
General Music & Performances - All pictures are clickable |
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Karolina Protsenko
Street Performer Turns Professional
Singing and playing Elvis Presley's
Karolina started as a popular street performer at a young age. Her unique talent has made her an Internet Star. Street Performance of same song in earlier years. Click Here Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) - Click Here |
Kristen Mosca Ragtime Piano Kristen is one of the best
players of Ragtime Music. Enjoy several of her songs below. She also
sits in as a guest performer at the Main Street Ragtime Piano in
Disneyland when she is there. Wonderful Music. Early 1900's upbeat music.Original Mary Poppins Medley Be Our Guest - Disney Dill Pickles Rag Peacherine Rag Maple Leaf Rag in Disneyland Pineapple Rag Maple Leaf Rag Again - Fast |
Josh Turner Guitar
Originally by the Beach Boys
in the late 1960's. (HD Video) Upbeat and enjoyable music!
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Ensemble Carousel from Russia
Really fun USA
western style dance. Excellent young performers.
Exciting Upbeat Music! Enjoy! (HD Video) |
Hillary Klug
Standing on a small dock on the Mississippi River, singing, dancing and playing the violin with the General Jackson Paddle Wheel River Boat passing by in the background. Just about as Southern as it gets. Awesome! (HD Video) |
Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole
(Over One Billion Views on YouTube)
IZ was a very popular singer
all over the world. He passed away in 1997 in Honolulu, Hawaii. His
ashes were scattered at Makua Beach on the Waianae Coast. This location
and the scattering of IZ's ashes are shown at the end of this video.
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Caleb Klauder Country Band
Singing: C'est Le Moment
Beautiful country music by a very talented group.
The young lady singing has a voice that's calm, relaxing, beautiful and
memorable. If you enjoy country music don't miss this one.
![]() A Fool Such as I. Foghorn Stringband. Beautifully done song by the bands violin bass player.
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Kuban Cossack Choir Singing
One of the most powerful of Russian Patriotic songs.
Dramatic, strong music and "super charged" colorful choir.Turn On CC Closed Caption for English words. CC is located at the bottom of the video when you put the mouse pointer over the video picture. 2nd Cossack Song titled:
This is a fun and energetic song.
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Francesco Mercante
Street Artist (Musician) in Italy
Singing and playing
Francesco's music is strong, enjoyable and popular as shown by the crowd as this video progresses. |
Miss Maybelle & Charlie Judkins
Singing & Playing a 1923 Retro Fun Song called: Minnie the MermaidCharlie Judkins with Miss Maybelle playing a Ragtime 1906 favorite called: Pickles and Peppers Rag
Freckles Rag Played on a old piano from the Rag Time era. Ragtime music is very upbeat music from the beginning of the 1900's. |
![]() Cotton Fields (Back Home) Powerful
version of this classic Southern Song. Participants singing and playing
at the same time from locations around the world. Amazing! Participants
listed below:
> The California Feet Warmers, LA USA
> Jeron "Blind Boy" Paxton, LA USA > Nori Naraoka, Tokyo, Japan > Paulo Heman, Rio de Janerio, Brazil > Quatzal & Lorenzo, Aztlan, Mexico > Jon Porlas Jr, Honolulu Hawaii > Ester Rose & Luke Winslow King, New Orleans USA > Amanda Shaw, New Orleans, USA > Fefe Lee, Buenos Aires, Argentina > Takuya Kuroda, Ashya, Japan > Vinnie Caggiano, Venice Beach, USA > Jeffery "Jelly Bean" Alexander, New Orleans, USA |
Mission Hot Club and
The Muted Jewel Tones Beautiful rendition of this old popular Classic Song. Outstanding singers and musicians. |
Cajun Music and Dance from Louisiana
Song is: "Tit Galop Pour Mamou" by: Pays D'en Haut Cajun music in the US has French language heritage as shown by the words in this song. Music is upbeat, different and enjoyable. |
Iris DeMent
More of Iris's songs of life below:
Our Town - God May forgive You Childhood Memories Easy's Getting Harder Every Day You've Done Nothing Wrong The Shores of Jordan Hotter Than Mojave in My Heart Sweet is the Melody God Walks the Dark Hills Fill My Way With Love Infamous Angel Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (This song that Iris made was used at the end of the movie True Grit, the 2nd "remake version" of the movie) |
Flashmob performance in Galway, Ireland shopping district Song: Hillbilly Girl
This flashmob in a shopping district in Galway, Ireland performs a high energy, enjoyable "Hillbilly" dance which is a real crowd pleasing performance. |
Igor Moiseyev Ballet Videos
Above Video Titled: Labor Day A tribute to factory workers, machines & culture. Watch these videos for the best and unusual in ballet from Russia. Purely enjoyable! Video 2 Titled: Day on the Ship, Navy Theme Video 3 Titled: Sicilian Tarantella This Ballet organization was founded in 1937. |
Warning: Very High Energy Performance with a "Super" High Energy ending. The song Kalinka was written around 1860. It is a very popular song in Russia. It is also the song this ensemble uses for their signature dance routine. This dance ensemble, where the youngest dancers perform just as professionally as the older dancers, was founded about 55 years ago. |
The Kempters
"The Most Bizarre Music Video We Ever Made" the Kempters say.Song: Just a Closer Walk with Thee As the young lady with the beautiful voice is walking, see if you can figure out what is strange about the people behind her as she passes by them. Hint: There are only 7 people in this video. Super Sweet Performance
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![]() Turkey Creek String Band Song 1: The Girl I Left Behind Me The song originated around 1758
or before. This song was popular with both sides in the "American War Between the States" (Civil War) and soon thereafter migrated west around the later 1800's. Song 2: St. Anne's Reel (1929) This musical string ensemble plays these two songs in a powerful and enjoyable way.
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![]() Irving Berlins "White Christmas" Children's Art School #4 This song is played beautifully by a young and highly talented Russian string ensemble.
Russia is mostly a Christian country. Christmas trees and decorations are very much the same as how we celebrate Christmas in the US. Russia is a country of huge musical talent. |
The Swing Dolls
From the Mike Huckabee Show
If you served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard or National Guards, this medley song will make you feel proud again and bring back memories of your days of service. USMC Band plays "God Bless America" at graduation, Camp Pendleton, CA. |
The Miras Ensemble
Where can you find the best in USA western style dancing and song these days? Seems to be in Russia! Beautifully done western dance by The Maras Ensemble. From the World Famous Loktev Ensemble another beautifully done USA style Country Dance and the Russian choir sings in English. And from the Ensemble Carousel of Russia another USA style dance called At The Ranch. This is a very fun and enjoyable performance! |
Franz Rhythm
Father & Daughters Acoustic Trio Song: Chiquitita (Abba Cover)
This family sings a stunningly beautiful rendition of the song Chiquitita originally made famous by the group Abba. |
Celebrating "Day of Russia" a Russian National Holiday. Many wonderful performers on stage and also participation by the massive "Children's Choir of Russia." You will never see a more powerful patriotic celebration than these proud people in Crimea. This YouTube video shows what "real patriotism" and "love of country" are all about. Don't miss this 100% upbeat event with wonderful and powerful patriotic music. Also a National Anthem that includes massive fireworks, water show and totally involved and proud recent new citizens of Russia. Their National Anthem contains the words "Free Fatherland". |
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