Busking Collection (page 3)

Whose music is that which you were playing just now?, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Whose music is that which you were playing just now?, (1907). It was a common fashion in Vienna...for poor and struggling musicians to earn a few florins by serenading personages of note...Felix

Strassensanger, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl Spitzweg
Strassensanger, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Street singers. From " Die gute alte Zeit: Zeichnungen von Karl Spitzweg", (The Good Old Days: drawings by Karl Spitzweg)

Musicians, Dickens Festival, Rochester, Kent. Every year, Rochester stages its Dickens festival, celebrating the citys connection with the author Charles Dickens

Kerb-side gramophone-player, Holborn, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Kerb-side concertina-player, Holborn, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Indian musician plays noseflute and bagpipes simultaneously
An itinerant Indian musician plays a wind instrument similar to a nose flute using one nostril, whilst playing the bagpipes using his mouth

Street music: street musician Hugh Massey, c. 1680
Street musician Hugh Massey with his violin, c. 1680. Date: c.1680

Au Revoir!, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
Au Revoir!, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, is depicted as busking outside the House of Lords, as his Irish Land Bill mounts the steps

A wandering street Minstrel, Kathmandu, Nepal. Date: circa 1950s

The Old Musician, 1862 (oil on canvas)
XOS741943 The Old Musician, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 187.4 x 248.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

London Street Band, 1839 (pencil on paper)
XJF354284 London Street Band, 1839 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

London Street Musicians, c. 1820-30 (pencil on paper)
XJF354281 London Street Musicians, c.1820-30 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

London Street Musicians (pencil & w / c on paper)
XJF354280 London Street Musicians (pencil & w/c on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

C est comme si vous chantiez (coloured engraving)
XIR183732 C est comme si vous chantiez (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Hurdy-Gurdy Man, 1869 (oil on canvas)
XKH141496 The Hurdy-Gurdy Man, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Knaus, Ludwig (1829-1910); 64.5x44.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Thessaloniki, Greece - Itinerant Street Musicians. Date: circa 1910s

Blind Musician, Bermuda with three young children persussionists accompanying his banjo playing. All are wearing remarkable costumes (which must have been seriously hot!). Date: circa 1909

Man playing the traditional Bandura instrument, St. SophiaA

STREET PERFORMERS. Street performers on stilts. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

Street music: A concertina player with monkey friend, c. 1890
A shabbily dressed but smiling boy plays a concertina in a park, with a monkey perched on his shoulder. Date: c. 1890

Street music: a ballad singer, 1865
A ragged ballad singer sings on a street corner. Ladies in crinolines hurry past him, but three ragged children show interest. Date: 1865

Street music: French fiddler and wife
A one legged beggar playing the fiddle in the street, while his wife plays the bones. Date: 17th century

Street music: A street singer, 1857
A passing child shows charity to an old street singer, placing money in his hat in appreciation for his music. Date: 1857

Street musicians
Three street musicians ply their trade on London Street-an old soldier grinds the organ, whilst a woman and a boy bawl out the words

Street music: a ballad singer
The ballad singer. " He is your only performer that requires not many entreaties for a song; for he will chant, without asking, to a street cur or a parish post."

Street music: Accordian player in London
An old blind lady plays a hurdy-gurdy on the street, while an accompanying young woman holds out her begging bowl

Street music: A November day, 1872
Three weary street musicians ply their trade on a rainy day in November. Date: 1872

Street music: a blind ballad singer, 1815
A blind chaunter of old ballads, shown here accompanying his voice by playing upon a cat gut string drawn over a tea canister, and tied at both ends with a mop stick. Date: 1815

Street music: Organ grinder, 1872
A Civil War veteran turns his hand to organ grinding in New York, 1872. Date: 1872

Doorstep serenade: the merchants ward
A man serenades an unseen figure

Street music: Organ grinder, c. 1900
An Italian lady grinds an organ, whilst a girl shakes a tambourine. According to the caption accompanying this picture, the babies next to the wheeled organ are sometime used as a means to draw in

Street music: 1892 slum scene
A noisy street scene of 1892:children dance to a barrel organ, competing with an accordion, penny whistle and the hubbub of passers by. 1892

Street music: organ grinder claimant, 1873
The " nobleman" organ grinder: a claimant to a title whilst on tour through the Irish provinces. Though he refused to name himself

Street music: Gypsies playing guitar, 1855
Gypsies playing guitar on the streets of Paris attract the attention of a passing shop girl and some gentlemen. Date: 1855

Street music: Austrian village serenaders
Street music in an Austrian village

Blind Hannah Brentford, 1827
Hannah Brentford, blind musician of Bunhill-row, shown here aged 24 giving a street performance of hymns, accompanied by her violin

Italian Pifferari, 1869
Italian Pifferari infront of a wayside shrine of the Madonna. Date: 1869

Italian Pifferari, 1850
Roman piffarari perform by a wayside shine, 1850. Date: 1850

German street band, 1870
Out of time and out of place: a German band perform on Regent Street, London. Traffic whizzes past as two policemen close in... Date: 1870

German street band, 1857
A German street band in Paris, 1857. Date: 1857

Italian Pifferari, 1875
Italian pifferari elicits a donation from some wealthy music lovers beneath an awning. 1875

Escapologist - Charing Cross Road, London
A contortionist attempts to escape from a bound sack - Charing Cross Road, London. He is drawing quite a crowd as he attempts this feat

Black Algerian Musician
A grinning Black Algerian Musician standing in front of a brick wall and singing a song entitled " O, Madame Bono"

Ww1 / 1915 / Allies Serenade
The Allies - France, Russia and Britain - serenade possible supporters

Folk group busking in Rynek Glowny, Krakow, Makopolska, Poland, Europe

Trombone player, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Bass player, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Guitar player, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

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Busking, the art of street performance, has a rich history that spans across continents and generations. From the lively streets of England to the vibrant cities of Cuba, buskers have captivated audiences with their unique talents. In Liverpool, the birthplace of The Beatles, Penny Lane became immortalized by Paul McCartney's iconic song. Here, a One-Man-Band takes center stage with his complicated apparatus and collecting box stuck on the end. His melodic tunes fill the air as passersby stop to listen in awe. Meanwhile, in Glasgow's Dukes bar, The Clash breaks boundaries during their Busking Tour. Playing live inside this intimate venue, they bring raw energy and rebellious spirit to their adoring fans. Street music becomes a family affair as a talented group of singers harmonize together. Their voices blend seamlessly as they share their love for music with anyone willing to lend an ear. Traveling further south brings us to Havana's Plaza de la Catedral in Cuba. A skilled trumpet player serenades locals and tourists alike with soulful melodies that echo through this historic square. In Santiago de Cuba, we encounter a bass player whose rhythmic beats transport listeners into another world. And nearby stands a guitar player strumming heartfelt chords that resonate deeply within all who hear him play. Back in London's bustling streets during the early 1900s, street musicians add color and charm to everyday life. Whether it be an individual playing an instrument or groups performing together - each artist contributes their own unique flair to create an enchanting atmosphere for those passing by. Taking inspiration from times gone by are street musicians accompanied by monkeys - adding an element of surprise and amusement for spectators during Victorian times. Bagpipes also make appearances alongside these talented individuals; its haunting sound blending harmoniously with traditional melodies played on various instruments. Busking continues to thrive today as modern-day London street musicians carry on this cherished tradition passed down through generations.