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Ken Vadas Born and Raised in Austria Wins New Music Championship

September 25, 2004 -- Ken Vadas, 48, was recently awarded the prestigious honor of the 5 star music standards award. This marks Vadas" 10th award in the industry and is one of the most recognized musicians in Austria. Ken Vadas was born and raised in Vienna where at the age of 20 decided to play the harp. This grew into a major career and Ken is ready to take his goals to the next level.

The harp is one of the oldest instruments known to humankind, dating back to at least 3000 B.C. The ancient Egyptians had elaborate golden harps that were used in harp ensembles and temple worship. During the middle ages, itinerant European harpers earned their living by moving from town to town, using small harps for self-accompanied singing, storytelling, and in instrumental consorts. The harp had such mystical significance that many kings or chieftans had harpers in their employ, believing the instrument to possess magical powers. It was not unusual for a harper to remain unharmed during battles, being respected by the enemy and considered immune from attack. The modern orchestral harp was not perfected until the 19th century.

The harp is truly a great instrument and Vadas hopes that one that it will be known of one of the best musical tools of all time. The harp will stay because of the presence that it holds and the type of music that it plays. Ken Vadas will play it for a long time to come.

Ken Vadas will continue to play the harp and will one day achieve the highest honor in the industry by receiving a lifetime award for playing the harp for over 30 years.