One-man band
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A one-man band is a musician who plays a number of instruments simultaneously using their hands, feet, limbs, and various mechanical or electronic contraptions. One-man bands also often sing while the
One-man band; photo by Knox of Athol, Massachusetts, in 1865
Jeff Masin, a one-man band in New York City
Drum and rattle drum played at the same time, from the tomb of Wang Jian
Musician in London performs on electric guitar and a small drum kit
Street performance
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Street performance or busking is the act of performing in public places for gratuities. In many countries, the rewards are generally in the form of money but other gratuities such as food, drink or gi
One-man band
…accompanying themselves on acoustic guitar and playing a harmonica mounted in a metal "harp rack" below the mouth. This approach is often taken by buskers and folk music singer-guitarists. More complicated setups may include wind instruments strapped around the neck, a large bass drum mounted on the…
A busker in south London. Their violin case is open nearby to accept donations from passers by.
1855 painting of a street musician, O Pobre Rabequista (The Poor Rabeca Player), by José Rodrigues
An organ grinder in Paris, photographed by Eugène Atget, c. 1898–99
I Viggianesi, street musicians from Viggiano, Italy. Work by Filippo Palizzi, 1853