Acoustic guitar is an instrument often seen in country music. Its warm and melodic tones inspire songwriters to write emotional tunes on it and has also created strong musical communities and traditions. Country music draws its influence from multiple genres and musical traditions, such as folk and African American musical forms. We will explore some […]
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Rappers utilize words to express their emotions, thoughts and experiences while crafting stories and conveying messages to their audiences. Hip hop’s elements came together into a culture, giving birth to its name: hip hop. Now it has become part of global society: DJs spin turntables in Sao Paulo while MCs rap in Arabic in Qatar
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Reggae music has spread worldwide, often being influenced by local instruments and merging with other genres. Some artists use reggae music to address social justice issues while others focus on more personal themes like love or socializing. Some also encourage cannabis use which Rastafaris consider sacrosanct (referred to as herb, weed or sinsemilla). European Reggae
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Since technology evolved, electronic music has taken on new forms – now featured at intimate nightclubs, large festivals, and performed by mainstream singers. Funk is distinguished by evocative extended chords drawn from jazz that use non-diatonic intervals, often featuring lyrics dealing with identity politics or emo-anxiety. House House music, originating in Chicago during the early
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Soul music first gained popularity during the 1950s and remains a source of great inspiration today. These classic songs have inspired other genres to produce varied forms of music that appeal to all generations. Groovin by The Young Rascals is the perfect tune to set the perfect atmosphere for summer afternoons spent with your significant
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Many believe that listening to sad music makes them feel even worse, but this may not always be true. Sad music can provide psychological benefits by modulating mood. It allows you to disengage from distressing situations and focus on something beautiful outside of them. WUSF researchers tested this theory in a 2015 study published in
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Rock music is a diverse and highly controversial form of musical expression that has evolved through many styles over time. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of some of the biggest bands and hit songs in this head-banging genre! Which classic rock musician went by the stage name Ziggy Stardust? What is rock music?
If you enjoy instrumental rock music, then chances are good you have heard the hit 36-24-36 from The Shadows (one of the original pioneers of this genre). It refers to conventional beauty standards at that time and refers specifically to female measurements according to conventional beauty standards of that era. The Shadows Though The Shadows
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Electro queer music, from Le Tigre’s feminist sounds to PC Music‘s bass-heavy bangers, is reclaiming genre-bending club sounds for LGBTQ communities. Though cis-white straight males continue to dominate pop music charts, artists such as Lady Gaga and Janelle Monae (of Janelle Monae & the Boygenius Supergroup fame) are coming out and proud. Alice Longyu Gao
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Heavy metal music has left an indelible mark on society. It transcends borders and norms, impacting fans as well as musicians alike. But what is heavy metal music, exactly? What sets it apart from hard rock or psychedelic music, and where did its name originate? All these questions may lead us back to Birmingham, England
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