Resophonic guitar has its irreplaceable place in the history of pop music and its typical sound can be found almost in all music styles - country, bluegrass, Hawaii, blues, folk, jazz, rock, etc. This is one of the reasons why we - fans of this unique music instrument, the roots of which are in Slovakia where John Dopyera (1893–1988), the inventor of this instrument was born, decided to found an independent association called The World Resophonic Association (WRA).THE GOALS OF THE WRA ACTIVITIES ARE:*a worldwide association of players, producers and fans of resophonic instruments (here after called RI).
*the spread, support and promotion of RI.
*informative services in the area of RI, especially the data base of members, players, producers, fans, etc., then the data base and filing of records and printed matters in the area of RI, the survey of RI types and models, etc.
*the support of RI players and groups, co-operation with similar music associations and festivals all around the world and their support.
*organization of festivals, concerts, RI workshops, etc.Quite simply - We wish to unite interested folks and have a place to have resophonic sounds together!
