It goes all the way back to the Founders’ generation. The “shores of Tripoli” in the Marines’ hymn is a reference to the Barbary Wars, fought by the U.S. in the Mediterranean against ...

This is where the line in the Marines’ Hymn comes from: “From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli” — that’s Thomas Jefferson in 1801 to 1805, because the Europeans paid ...

That line, of course, later became the opening lyrics of The Marines' Hymn. The phrase "Semper Fidelis" isn't unique to the Marine Corps. Variations have been found in old Latin manuscripts and ...

outfit performed a mixture of songs old and new, many of which from their latest effort, “Hymns in Dissonance ... skill in both instrumentation and vocals, paving the way for the night ...

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — The 21st Annual Mountain Soul Vocal Competition is accepting entries for 2025. The competition honors songwriter and Sevierville native Dolly Parton. The competition ...

Living Water, a local worship band, invites area residents to join in singing favorite hymns of Holy Week and Easter beginning at 2 p.m. on Palm Sunday, April 13, at the historic Nauvoo Theatre in ...

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Vocal Arts Ensemble concert originally ... will perform a variety of music ranging from traditional hymns to present day songs. The event is free and ...