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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If you love musical instruments, this is the place to visit. It’s one of Brussels’ top cultural attractions and is housed in a beautifully restored complex — part Art Nouveau and part Neoclassical — that houses over 1,200 instruments. The collection is organized into four galleries devoted to various musical styles. You’ll see an exhibition
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Reggae music originated in Jamaica and has had an immense impact on other musical genres around the globe. This style features slow, jerky rhythms as well as passionate lyrics. Reggae was birthed during the 1960s, a time of growing nationalist and independence for Jamaica. Ska and rocksteady were popular styles at that time, but it
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Hip hop music has a rich heritage. From its beginnings at New York block parties to its current global popularity, it has gained global appeal. In 1979, The Sugarhill Gang’s hit single “Rapper’s Delight” catapulted hip hop to national prominence and inspired an entire generation of artists to pursue it. Origins Hip hop music’s roots
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