Caribbean music has left an indelible mark on the world. From reggae’s smooth grooves and dancehall’s upbeat beats to calypso’s storytelling melodies and calypso’s emotional narratives, its influence can be felt around the globe. Many Caribbean musicians have earned accolades for their works. The IRAWMA honored the best in industry with performances by Spice, Alison […]
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Music can be an amazing way to unwind and soothe the soul, stimulating the release of feel-good hormones such as serotonin and oxytocin while also relieving stress, anxiety and helping you sleep more soundly. Meditation music, soothing new age music and piano songs can provide the best music to soothe the soul. Close your eyes
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Metal music has long been linked to violence, suicide and depression; these accusations relying heavily on misperceptions about this genre that paint it with too broad of a brush. Many metal fans can attest that metal does not cause these issues. One study demonstrated that students listening to metal music while studying find it easier
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Hip hop music in India has gained tremendous momentum, evolving from its origins as an imitation of Western styles to become its own distinct sound. Naved Shaikh (Naezy) and Divine, better known by their stage name of Naezy & Divine, rose to fame through songs that focused on social injustice in society and urban settings.
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Metalheads know the importance of distortion guitars, driving basses and punchy drums when it comes to metal music – but what about vocals? Metal music typically features more raw vocal tracks compared to pop, since its ultimate goal is to sound aggressive, menacing and larger-than-life. Soundraw Creativity in music creation requires hard work. Writing lyrics
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Music can evoke many different feelings. Sadness and joy are common responses elicited by musical compositions from across cultures. Research has demonstrated that listening to sad music increases self-referential thoughts, leading to activation in certain DMN regions such as vmPFC and dmPFC regions of the brain. Furthermore, these studies reveal an increase in centrality for
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Brush off those cowboy boots and prepare for an incredible weekend of country music magic at Long Beach’s Marina Green Park for the Coastal Country Jam, which features artists like Blake Shelton and Tim McGraw in its lineup. At Victory Live, both the WMMS Buzzard Fest and WGAR Country Jam events will join forces this
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Reggae music is an umbrella genre with various subgenres and fusions, first popularised during the ’60s and now considered amongst one of the most distinct musical styles worldwide. Influences come from rhythm and blues, jazz, mento (a rural folk form that offered an alternative to hymns and church singing chanteys), calypso and organ-shuffle rhythms played
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Soul music originated in America during the 1950s and 1960s. A combination of rhythm & blues, gospel music, and secular lyrics often with themes related to love, heartbreak, or overcoming hardship, this genre quickly rose in popularity during that era. Soul music features slow tempos and emotive singers who hold long vocal notes before leaning
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Planning a dance party requires choosing music that will get people moving – this includes disco, house, drum and bass, dubstep, and trance styles among many others. Electronic dance music (EDM) is a percussive genre of electronic music usually heard at nightclubs and raves. EDM typically features a 4/4 beat and often utilizes synthesizers for
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