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Reggae Music Legends – John Holt, The Trojans and Henry ‘Junjo’ Lawes

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Holt was approached by producer Leslie Kong after becoming familiar with Jamaica’s Vere Johns Opportunity Hour talent show, where he gained experience. Kong encouraged Holt to record an array of songs that combined sophisticated arrangements with new cultural lyrics. He led his Paragons hits “Man Next Door (covered by UB40 and the Slits) and The […]

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The Art of Dance Music Creation

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Dance music has the ability to elicit powerful responses in its listeners, often prompting unrestrained expression and taking them back in time and place. Some choreographers, like Morris, use movement that directly responds to the rhythm of accompanying music; others, however, opt out altogether. Electronic instruments Dance music production utilizes electronic instruments and computer software,

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Song to Soul

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Song to Soul (Soul to Gospel) combines gospel music with rhythm and blues. The genre gained prominence during the 50s and was an influencer on other black expressive arts like jazz and funk music. Soul songs often address love-related themes; however, many also touch upon issues like social injustice or religious salvation. 1. The Story

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Dysfunctional Electronic Music X

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Repitch founders Ascion, Carbone, and Shapednoise demonstrate this on their track “Mastice Riddim (VIP Mix)”, an irresistibly danceable groove featuring both classic funk instrumentation and contemporary R&B vibrations. Other contributors expand the palette with dubstep, new beat, and acid frontalism-infused music – showing a collective approach to production. Ascion Conceptual electronic music may borrow its

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Heavy Metal Music

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Heavy metal music is a genre of rock music characterized by fast tempos and loud volumes, featuring lyrics that often explore themes of rebellion or darkness. It emerged during the late 1960s and 1970s in England and America. Research suggests that musical heaviness is determined more by production factors than composition or performance (Herbst and

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