Reggae music‘s distinguishing traits lie less with vocal melody and more with rhythm and instruments such as drums and bass which form what is known as a riddim, or beat. Reggae music‘s classic beat has three solid beats per bar and typically includes an open hi-hat on beat one; this drum beat is known as […]
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Rap lyricists expand our relationship with words. Their expansive diction, including slang that has become ubiquitous even among non-hip hop fans, broadens our perceptions. Hip hop culture has grown rapidly throughout the years. It has influenced dance, graffiti art and other cultural expressions; some forms, like Gangsta Rap, have even caused some controversy due to
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Michael Baird’s album Zambia Roadside – Music From Southern Province features tribal drumming and women’s choir singing as well as breakneck guitar-based tracks about hunting and one that praises chiefs. These styles were formed following Zambia’s independence, when President Kenneth Kaunda ordered that at least 95% of radio music should come from homegrown composers in
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Dance songs are energetic and rhythmic tracks designed to get the crowd moving on the dance floor. From catchy beats to lyrics that keep us tapping our toes, these iconic tracks have endured for generations. Madonna’s timeless dance classic ‘Vogue’ remains popular across generations, captivating audiences with its captivating beats and emotive vocals. Dancing on
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One of the hallmarks of country music is its narrative aspect. Country musicians use personal stories in their songs to draw listeners in and connect with them on an emotional level. The microphone emoji can represent any form of vocal recording – be it for Karaoke, singers’ performances, electronic music production/DJing etc. Banjo The banjo
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Reggae music has long been used as an effective vehicle for social activism and expression, representing Jamaican experiences while at the same time inspiring other musical genres such as hip hop and rap. Music‘s rhythm can be described by four quarter notes per bar with an empty space on beat one, known as the “one
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Hip hop music has always been an effective means of raising social awareness. From Salt-N-Pepa’s feminist battle cry to Chuck D’s calls for revolution, this genre is an invaluable way of drawing public attention to important causes. Kool Herc released his iconic 1979 track Rapper’s Delight featuring a slow funk beat and melodic synthesizer riffs
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Aretha Franklin was widely known as the Queen of Soul during her six decade career. With unrivaled vocal talent and innovative piano playing she changed American art culture radically; marrying gospel vocals with secular love songs in passionate secular songs with passionate melodies. She began her singing career as a teenager singing in her father’s
Music distribution is an encompassing industry sector. Once an artist or band completes their single, EP or album it must be distributed throughout stores worldwide for sale. Spotify and Apple Music currently dominate consumer music streaming services; although independent artists may be able to release their releases directly onto these platforms, working with an established
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Rap music often uses an unusual time signature; notable examples are Mission Impossible’s theme song, Radiohead’s Morning Bell and Everything in its Right Place tracks, and Flo Rida’s Right Round song. But it is also common in rap songs to utilize triple-meter affordances, and I will demonstrate through three corpora, one representative and two artist
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