Rhode Island is a state of the United States, located in the New England region. The first organ said to be designed for church use was installed at Trinity Church in Newport in 1733. The state's music scene is centered around the capital city of Providence, which became nationally known in the late 1990s for the noise rock scene that revolved around the Fort Thunder artists' collective. The state is also home to artists performing several other genres, most notably folk rock, jazz, hardcore punk, hip hop and Cape Verdean music. It is also home to the famous Newport Jazz and Newport Folk festivals. State song In 1996, Rhode Island declared "Rhode Island, It's for Me" as the official state song. The lyrics were written by Charlie Hall, the music was written by Maria Day, and the piece was arranged by Kathryn Chester. "Rhode Island, It's for Me" replaced "Rhode Island," which was subsequently named the official state march. Other state-affiliated songs "Rhode Island" About “Rhode Island,” written by T. Clarke Browne, was the official state song for over fifty years when it was replaced by “Rhode Island, It’s For Me.” It has since been renamed the official state march. Lyrics Here's to you, belov'd RHODE ISLAND, With your Hills and Ocean Shore. We are proud to hail you RHODY And your patriots of yore. First to claim your independence, Great your heritage and fame. The smallest State in all the Union, We will glorify your name! "Rhode Island Is Famous for You" About “Rhode Island Is Famous for You” was originally written by Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz in 1948, for Inside U.S.A., a 1940s Broadway show about the U.S. States. The number was performed by Estelle Loring, who was awarded a Theater World Award for the piece, and Jack Haley. “Rhode Island Is Famous for You” also served as the theme song for Buddy Cianci’s Radio Show, and was performed by Robert Goulet and Cianci himself at his 1995 mayoral inauguration. The song has been covered by Blossom Dearie, Michael Feinstein, Nancy Lamott, Mandy Patinkin, John Pizzarelli, and Erin McKeown. The song has recently been featured on the podcast Crimetown. Popular music Providence Providence, the state's capital, has a very strong local independent music scene, known especially for its contributions to the genre of noise rock, most notably the groups Lightning Bolt, Daughters, Black Dice, and Arab on