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Little Rock is the capital and the most populous city of the State of Arkansas. It is also the county seat of Pulaski County and had a city population of 204,370 in the 2006 census estimates. It and North Little Rock, Arkansas are co-principal cities of the six-county Little Rock-North Little Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area, an area with a population of 652,834 people, according to 2006 census estimates. The MSA is in turn included in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Pine Bluff Combined Statistical Area, which had a population of 829,032 in the 2006 census estimates.
Located near the geographic center of Arkansas, Little Rock derives its name from a small rock formation on the south bank of the Arkansas River called La Petite Roche (the "little rock"). The "little rock" was used by early river traffic as a landmark and became a well-known river crossing.
Many artifacts have been found that suggest Native Americans inhabited Central Arkansas thousands of years before European settlers arrived. These original inhabitants may have included the Folsom people, Bluff Dwellers, Mound Builders, Caddo, Quapaw, Osage, Choctaw and Cherokee. Arkansas was left untouched by European hands until 1541 when Hernando de Soto of Spain traveled through the area.
Little Rock was actually named for a little rock. Early travelers used a stone outcropping on the bank of the Arkansas River as a landmark. "La Petite Roche" marked the transition from the flat Mississippi Delta region to the Ouachita Mountain foothills. Travelers would refer to the area as "the little rock" and the name stuck.
Citizens of Little Rock are sometimes referred to by the appellation, "Little Rockers." The so-called popularity of this nickname is up for debate.
The city of North Little Rock was once the 8th ward of Little Rock. An Arkansas Supreme Court decision on February 6, 1904, allowed the ward to merge with the neighboring town of North Little Rock. The merged town quickly renamed itself Argenta (the local name for the former 8th Ward), but returned to its original name in October 1917.
Federal Express was founded in 1971 by Frederick W. Smith in Little Rock, Arkansas, but moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1973 after Little Rock National Airport officials would not agree to provide facilities for the fledgling airline. The company is now known as FedEx Corporation.
Arkansas Music
Arkansas Choral Directors Association - Features clinics and resources for choir teachers throughout Arkansas, as well as, state legislation and issues in the news.
Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation - Dedicated to educating the public about Arkansas' musical heritage. It sponsors jazz performances and clinics for high school and college musicians.
Arkansas Music Educators Association - Features clinics and resources for music teachers throughout Arkansas, as well as, state legislation and issues in the news.
Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association - Features clinics and resources for band directors and orchestra teachers throughout Arkansas, as well as, state legislation and issues in the news.
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra - Information on the season schedules and tickets. Background provided for the ASO, the Youth Symphony, Guilds, and the Quapaw String Quartet.
BackBeat Music - Offers music instruments for sale and repair services available at Jonesboro, AR shop.
Billy Jones Bluez - Features real underground music from new generation Bluez artists. Blues music performance and CD information available. Cyborg-Blue Recording Company details.
Blue Meannie Music - Order information and inventory list of records available for sale. Specializing in import items. Batesville, AR.
Brian Kinder - Little Rock artist showcases his guitar playing talent and his whimsical songwriting skills to amuse and entertain children of all ages in a one-man show with original songs.
Buddy Case - Profiles the music and talent of this Arkansas guitarist, songwriter, and singer. Photos, music clips, and album information provided. Conway, AR.
The Cate Brothers Band - Features the band from Fayetteville, AR and their unique blend of rock and soul music. Performance calendar, CD information, and biography available.
Central Arkansas Children's Choir - Features community choir for treble singers in grades 3 - high school led by Mrs. Judy Rogers, Mr. David Lee, and assisted by the director of the University of Central Arkansas Community School of Music, Mrs. Jann Bryant.
The Chimney Rock Band - Arkansas band and songwriting group that has put together well over five hundred country, blues, and rock songs. CD and album information available.
Clay Franklin - Features the bluegrass singer and songwriter based out of Hot Springs, AR. Read about performances, songlist, and musician's biography.
The Community Blues Band - Features blues group with Kenneth McDaniel - bass, Lawrence Snowden - guitar & vocals, Larry Johnson - drums, and Jeff Guerin - vocals & lead guitar. CD information and events calendar for group based in Murfreesboro and Antoine, Arkansas.
Crow Johnson - Overview of the concert performances, songwriting workshops, and speaking schedule of this folk singer from Gravette, AR.
Jim Aldridge - Contact information and information on the experience and abilities of this musician. Details on services to provide music to fit special occasions and gatherings.
Merlon Devine Music Ministry - Highlights the music of this gifted saxophonist out of Fayetteville whose smooth Christian jazz sound takes listeners by storm. CD information and calendar provided.
Mid South Entertainment Agency - Features variety of the finest pre-screened professional and music DJ's and live bands for entertainment events, conventions, private parties and festivals. Little Rock, AR
North Arkansas Jazz Society - Features non-profit organization dedicated to presenting, preserving, and promoting jazz music in all of its forms.
The Old School Bluegrass Band - Arkansas bluegrass band news, CD and tape information, schedule of events, licks, and photos from gigs and perfomances.
Sleepy LaBeef - Springdale musician spotlights his variety of American Roots music, including country blues, gospel, fifties rock and roll and bluegrass.
Tim Crouch - Highlights the music and talent of the award-winner fiddler, Tim Crouch, who hails from Strawberry, Arkansas.
