Genres and artists change with the times, while some become mainstream while still adhering to their roots. Helado Negro is one such artist, crafting an indie pop masterpiece using multilingual instruments ranging from guitars to analog electronics and vocal loops. Listeners will experience everything from this experience. Tame Impala Tame Impala stands out in an […]
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Rappers who reach their creative peaks must often decide between pushing boundaries or playing it safe, yet Andre 3000 stood out by offering his stunning 87-minute flute opus, New Blue Sun – an album full of minimalist experimentalism, tribalism and transcendence. Wesley Morris of The New York Times provides insight. 1. Kid Cudi Kid Cudi
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Young Thug is one of the most influential artists in rap. He has contributed greatly to shaping contemporary hip-hop in his own image while inspiring younger rappers such as Lil Baby and Gunna. His fearless, provocative style and unabashed expression is something the hip-hop scene desperately needs. A one-in-a-generation artist, he stands alone as the
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Most people associate country music with repetitive songs about beer, nationalism and blue jeans – but that wasn’t always the case. Radio brought country music to wider audiences during the 1920s via barn dance-style broadcasts such as Grand Ole Opry. One of its early stars, Jimmie Rodgers, blended blues, old-time folk and work chants into
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Folk music encompasses an expansive genre – spanning traditional songs to swampy rock and clever acoustic pop. If you want to experience this genre firsthand, why not attend a house concert held in private homes? House concerts offer an ideal way to meet local artists. This welcoming, straightforward recording serves as the companion piece to
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Dancers tend to associate their art with music; however, dancing without melody opens up new avenues of exploration. Three artists share their experiences dancing without sound. Music plays an essential role in both practical elements of choreography (such as rhythm and counts) and artistic inspiration ( such as setting an overall mood and tone of
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Cher, Tina Turner and Diana Ross became popular pop musicians during the 1980s; Lionel Richie successfully blended soulful sounds into pop music and Paul McCartney collaborated with other successful musicians to remain relevant. Michael Jackson Michael Jackson emerged as one of the premier artists from the 80’s with his iconic music and charismatic performances. A
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Jamaican reggae music is deeply embedded with sociopolitical themes like black nationalism, antiracism and anticolonialism. Additionally, many artists use their music to spread messages of love and unity through song. Jamaican dancehall artists are more than mere entertainment; many serve as activists, commentators and educators as well. SumFest festival serves as an outlet for this
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As clubs and festivals gradually reopened in 2022, producers and DJs continued their prolific output – many, like Four Tet who reinvented techno’s rules were on track for big things. Bonobo’s Fragments was an experimental album straddling jazz and soundsystem history with Theo Parrish-influenced organic house productions from his label, as well as unclassifiable sounds
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When people hear “indie”, their minds usually conjure an image of a young male singer with long hair strumming an acoustic guitar. But this image is far from accurate; popular culture has co-opted the term to encompass many forms. Proto-indie greats such as Dylan and Drake laid the groundwork for bands like Nirvana to develop
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