Did you know the first season of American debuted less than five years ago? It made its premiere on June 11, 2002. The show quickly became a topic for talk “around the water cooler” as people discussed the singing ability of the contestants still on the show and debated who should get cut and sent home next.
American Idol Season 1 – The Season That Started It All
Yes, it was only a little less than five years ago, June 11, 2002, when American Idol was first televised and a show bigger and more popular than most people could have imagined was born. Today it would be hard to find a person in America who hasn’t at least heard of American Idol. Love it or hate it, it is an American icon of a show that doesn’t show signs of slowing down. In fact, it only seems to be getting bigger.
Throat Singing in Inuit Culture
Introduction to ancient throat singing in the Inuit culture in Arctic Canada. Describes recent revival of this entertainment form.