Last summer’s release of Keron Salmon aka Kabaka Pyramid’s free-to-download Rebel Music EP caused quite a stir among reggae music fans. This project combined roots reggae with conscious hip hop elements and seemed to unite them all under one banner. Kabaka Pyramid is a Grammy award-winning conscious revolutionary lyricist and seamlessly merges reggae’s energy with […]
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The 80s saw pop music evolve into various subgenres. Dance-pop became a prominent style featuring upbeat rhythms and synthesizer instruments; new wave combined punk rock with disco and reggae music; while artists like Madonna challenged boundaries with provocative images and iconic hits like Like a Virgin and Material Girl. Pop The 1980s witnessed an abundance
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The violin is an adaptable instrument that can use melodies to tell stories through melodies. Its versatility reveals itself through various genres – from classical compositions with classical composers’ technical prowess to jazz with its improvisational flair and even classical pieces with jazz players adding their improvisational flair. No matter the style or genre of
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Music can evoke all manner of feelings within listeners, from Adele’s romantic ballads to Daniel Caesar’s upbeat “Best Part,” creating an array of sensations in listeners. Research indicates that listening to music can actually trigger dopamine and oxytocin release for positive effects on feelings. Music’s most resonant theme is love. From initial butterflies of romance
Pop music is a genre known for its simple lyrics and catchy melodies that appeal to a wide range of audiences. Boy bands and girl groups have long been a hallmark of pop music, from New Edition and Color Me Badd to Hanson and *NSYNC. Over time there have also been notable female pop stars.
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The Country Music Hall of Fame offers more than just an exhibition; it offers an unforgettable experience. Rhinestone costumes, veteran instruments and tear-stained lyrics sheets all make this space truly remarkable. Take a self-guided tour or schedule a guided one at RCA Studio B and Hatch Show Print, the museum also provides various hands-on programs
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If you consider yourself an enthusiast of rock music, this quiz will put your knowledge of legendary bands and songs through a rigorous test! From The Beatles to Led Zeppelin to Jimi Hendrix to Motorhead; from these classic rock questions will see just how well-versed in rock you are! Many sub-genres of rock began as
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Heavy metal music emerged during the late 1960s and early 1970s. This genre combined different styles of rock and blues music, adding distortion and amplified distortion. This musical style expresses power, resilience and defiance against authority; musically it strives for virtuosity as evidenced by guitarists such as Yngwie Malmsteen and Ritchie Blackmore. Glam rock, an
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Music genre-stretching genres like disco, house and bass often originate in marginalized communities; however, their LGBTQ influence remains less well documented. Multiple queer artists are making waves in the electronic music scene, serving as sources of inspiration for other members of the LGBTQ community. Jlin LGBTQ people are having an immense effect on culture, with
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These iconic songs from dance music to experimental electronica have helped define their respective genres. After disco, the late 1970s and early 80s witnessed the birth of synthpop using digital technology to replace traditional instruments, with pioneers including Ultravox, Yellow Magic Orchestra and Gary Numan being some of its early practitioners. OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder
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