Uttar Pradesh boasts a long tradition of classical and semiclassical dance forms and music styles, such as Kathak (regarded as India’s eighth classical dance form). Charkula dance can be found throughout western Uttar Pradesh and is associated with Radha and Krishna’s love story. Additionally, Uttar Pradesh is famous for its Ghazal and Qawwali music traditions. […]
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Heartbreak, nostalgia or tragedy; music with sad undertones has the ability to stir our emotions and tap into our subconscious mind. Brain and music research has demonstrated the correlation between song selection and emotional states. Researchers also discovered that while sad music elicited emotions such as grief, melancholia and sweet sorrow, it could also generate
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Wild Cherry’s classic funk rock tune “Play That Funky Music” became a hallmark of disco as soon as its release in 1976, helping establish it as an important genre of musical expression. Giorgio Moroder was instrumental in shaping disco. Through his collaborations with Donna Summer and other artists, he helped make it an international phenomenon.
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R&B (Rhythm and Blues) is an expansive musical genre associated with African American artists and musicians, though other styles such as doo wop, soul music, disco, contemporary R&B aka urban contemporary new jack swing and hip-hop soul are included in its genre. Dallas is home to an abundance of talented R&B singers, many of whom
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Indie music is an engaging genre. Its diverse, creative, and influential nature make it immensely popular among students. Today’s artists desire freedom from labels; they desire something special and personal that stands out. This is due to the wild west of internet and mp3 sharing, enabling musicians to bypass industry middlemen and be more creative.
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Heavy metal music encompasses various styles of rock. It gained widespread attention during the 80s with bands like Metallica and Slayer finding success utilizing elements from punk rock and speed metal to form what has come to be known as thrash metal subgenre. Heavy metal has gained an international following for its gender-bending lyrics and
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Pop music is one of the most accessible genres available, regularly climbing the music charts worldwide and boasting catchy beats that make for easy dancing. Additionally, popular tracks feature familiar tempos that are easy to dance along to. Though its definition remains open to interpretation, many experts agree that pop music is an influential commercial
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EDM emerged as an increasingly popular genre during the early 2000s. A variety of new styles emerged, such as drum and bass (initially called jungle), which combined hip-hop breakbeats to house tempo while anchoring them with dub reggae-influenced bass patterns (notable practitioners include Roni Size, Goldie and dBridge & Instra:mental). Kraftwerk’s synth-heavy “krautrock”, alongside works
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Prepare to weep as these songs about heartbreak make you cry! Get some Kleenex handy. Music researchers suggest that vicarious emotion, or the sensation of experiencing someone else’s emotions without actually experiencing them directly, may be one of the key reasons we enjoy listening to sad music. Some examples include Taking Back Sunday, The Maine,
Nowadays there’s so much music out there it can be difficult to keep up. One genre that has caught many people’s interest is alternative music. Genre has evolved beyond being simply music genre; it provides students with new melodies they can enjoy as well as helping them find their voice while providing an escape from
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