R&B first emerged during the Great Migration of African-Americans to cities like New York. Louis Jordan with his Tympany Five bandleader was one of its earliest practitioners; their music featured elements that would come to define R&B such as shuffle rhythm and boogie-woogie bass lines. The origins of R&B R&B can be traced back to […]
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Run-DMC, LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys made hip hop one of America’s premier music genres in the 80s with Run DMC, LL Cool J and their Beastie Boys making waves through Run DMC, LL Cool J and their Beastie Boys; during this era also saw the rise of Gangsta Rap through artists such
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Nowadays, banjos are most often associated with white mountain culture and bluegrass music – but they actually have a much deeper history. Slave Africans used gourd-lutes called akontings as dance and celebration instruments with spiritual meaning, such as banjos. These musical instruments could even be found within sacred ceremonies! Early Banjos Early banjos featured skin
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Scholars point to this element of metal songs as being key in its definition and understanding of this genre. Scholars acknowledge this preoccupation as one that defines and characterizes it. Foucault notes that genre names serve a “classificatory function, helping us group texts together and differentiate among them.” In the case of metal genre, its
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The bass guitar changed the way modern music is played forever. Without it, genres of music wouldn’t be as vibrant or diverse as they are today. In the 1920’s and earlier, musicians used a double bass to play bass parts in their music. But these instruments were massive, difficult to carry around and hard to
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R&B music has made a comeback into popular culture. Festival-goers such as Tame Impala and CHVRCHES as well as newcomers Kehlani, Hiatus Kaiyote and Rhye have all been incorporating R&B into their albums. R&b can be traced back to the Great Migration, when Blacks left rural Southern communities for larger cities like Detroit or Atlanta
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Joseph Hill, lead singer and songwriter for Culture (an eight-member roots reggae band) passed away while on tour in Berlin this Saturday at age 57. Hill and his band never wavered from socially conscious themes during their musical career, from end-of-humanity prophecies to messages imploring people to change negative actions. History Joseph Hill and Culture
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R&B music draws its inspiration from black urban experiences and issues, offering lyrics ranging from love songs to social commentaries. Though this genre shares many similar elements with rock and roll, R&B artists have developed its own distinct sound. Modern R&B musicians utilize various styles and instruments to craft their distinctive sounds. History R&B (rhythm
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Podcasting is an innovative new way for music fans to access and consume audio content. Podcasts combine recordings with text, video and graphics – offering fans another means of accessing audio recordings. Podcasts are an invaluable way for musicians to expand their audience, connecting them directly with fans. Here are 10 podcasts specifically for artists
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The bass guitar is an instrument commonly utilized in various genres of music. Typically made out of wood with four metal strings, its sound quality reflects this versatility. The bass guitar is an essential instrument in modern music, helping to maintain the melody and rhythm of songs. Leo Fender’s Precision Bass Leo Fender’s Strat and
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