This weekend marks the return of Rock, Reggae & Relief by The Piatt Family Foundation at Forbes Avenue for another musical-charitable event that supports Catapult Greater Pittsburgh. Male artists dominated roots reggae during its 1970s heydays in both North America and overseas; however, since then it has seen an emergence of female artists reflecting a […]
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Rapping is the primary vocal style in hip hop music and often encourages dance moves. Two early performers of this genre were DJ Kool Herc and Coke La Rock who created its initial break beat instrumental measures and encouraged dancing during them. MCs and rappers established personae that could range from soft spoken or tough.
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Kazoobies are great musical instruments for children as they require minimal dexterity or mouth muscles to play. Additionally, kazoos allow kids to be creative by creating melodies – West Music offers both metal and plastic kazoos for purchase. A kazoo is an American musical instrument composed of a tube with a membrane at one end
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Dance music rap is an uptempo genre that marries hip hop production and lyrics with danceable beats for an exciting listening experience. Although other uptempo genres also incorporate rap lyrics into their tunes, dance music rap takes it one step further. Tampa rapper Doechii seamlessly mixes pop, dancehall and rap into her infectious “What’s Your
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Electronic Dance Music has taken the world by storm since its introduction into popular culture over two decades ago and gained widespread acceptance across every culture and nation. According to a recently released business report, tech-house has overtaken techno as the most popular EDM genre. Additionally, hardstyle is becoming increasingly popular globally with its signature
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Attaining equality in music education, this program allows children to discover instruments with their peers and perform. From guitar, bass, drums or keyboards – learners can select their chosen instrument. Students will study key musical figures who shaped rock and pop music during this unit of work. Middle schoolers will have an opportunity to understand
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Heavy metal music relies on the raw power of guitars amplified and distorted for its sound; its lyrics may be shouted, growled, shrieked or even rapped by vocalists or spoken word artists. Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin are widely credited with pioneering heavy metal music during the 1960s and 70s, employing powerful electric guitar riffs
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Rap and hip hop music has gained wide appeal among young people. While historically most listeners were men, recent trends show a dramatic upsurge in female interest for this genre of music. Cluster analysis allows us to examine how different groups of rap/hip hop fans differ in terms of consumption patterns and opinions, satisfaction and
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Franz Ferdinand’s toe tapper will get even the most reluctant dancer up on their feet! With its catchy hooks and infectious groove, it will bring any crowd alive with dancing joy. Anyone who grew up during the 90s will recognize this video instantly, with its simple but iconic choreography and hilarious horror parody making it
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Rock music journalists are writers who cover the latest musical trends and interview artists. Hiring managers prefer candidates who can work under tight deadlines while remaining committed to providing high-quality content. Early music writers served as cultural intermediaries, supporting emerging artists who challenged mainstream trends while criticizing those that maintained them. Through their works they
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