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Ashokan Farewell is a waltz composed by Jay Ungar in 1982, inspired by the Ashokan Music & Dance Camps in New York. It became famous as the theme of the PBS miniseries The Civil War and has been covered by many artists.
Sep 25, 2015 · When the documentary The Civil War debuted 25 years ago, it gave a new life—and old history—to a gorgeous melody. By Megan Garber. The Ashokan Reservoir in the Catskill Mountains, the body of ...
May 2, 2016 · "Ashokan Farewell"The Civil WarMusic from the film by Ken BurnsMusic composed & performed by Jay Ungar
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Ashoka was a 3rd century BCE ruler of the Mauryan dynasty in India, who converted to Buddhism after a brutal war in Kalinga. He is known for his edicts, stupas, and the spread of Buddhism across ancient Asia.
Aug 21, 2016 · Ashokan Farewell has become one of the most famous folk tunes to play, and has been arranged for a wealth of different ensembles, however my favourite is definitely by the Family Band. Bry was loved by everyone, bringing laughter, happiness and vibrancy to whatever she put her mind to.
S. A. Ashokan, born as Antony and often spelled Asokan, was an Indian actor who worked mainly in Tamil cinema and theatre. He was popular mainly for playing negative roles but was also a successful character actor.
Sep 28, 2015 · It took Catskills fiddler Jay Ungar less than an hour to write "Ashokan Farewell," a haunting fiddle tune that has become an iconic folk song covered by legions of fans and memorably used by Ken Burns on the soundtrack of his documentary "The Civil War."
