Soul music Korean (Soul in Seoul: African American Popular Music and K-Pop), originally popularized in America and later adopted in South Korea, often incorporates elements of R&B. George Mason University affiliate professor Crystal Anderson documents this connection in her book: Soul in Seoul: African American Popular Music and K-Pop. LeeHi Lee Hi, best known for […]
Reggae music has an assertive social message. As Jamaica’s cultural hybridity grows, reggae becomes its musical form heir, embodying Rastafari spiritual resistance nucleus and back-to-Africa identity. At its heart, hip hop’s hallmark characteristic is its rhythm – one that emphasizes off-beat beats to create its signature syncopated groove that sets it apart from other genres.
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When learning music, selecting an instrument that best meets your tastes and musical goals is of utmost importance. Acoustic instruments like guitar and piano are beloved among musicians for their rich tones and limitless possibilities. But electronic music has grown increasingly popular, leaving many confused as to the difference between these genres. The Origins of
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Metal music is an unconventional genre that embraces its outsider status to its extreme. It rejects individualism in favor of collective history as seen through movement of people. Musically, this style can be distinguished by several distinctive characteristics such as dynamic song structures and chromatic chord progressions, as well as using various scales and melodic
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Dead Can Dance was an accomplished crossover group between classical and world music, boasting a vast repertoire. Their impressive musical reach coupled with strong conceptual unity made their debut album an instant classic. A stunning but forbidding photograph of blackened sunflowers served as a visual motif for this band’s work in “Into the Labyrinth.” As
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Genre boundaries can often blur and musicians may create new forms of music altogether. An early example was the rise of house music during the 1970s. This form of music evolved by remixing disco-era tracks with faster tempos to form house, along with adding an infectious four-to-the-floor beat. Drums The drums are the centerpiece of
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Rock music is known to bring out energy. From playing Rage Against the Machine while you exercise to singing Elvis hits during your singing lessons, rock makes you feel alive! Rock music stands apart from other musical genres by typically employing diatonic chord progressions instead of complex rhythmic patterns. Rock musicians also enjoy adding seconds
An upbeat and energetic genre, 80s dance music combined rhythm and global culture into one dynamic soundscape. Utilizing synthesized melodies and drum machines extensively, this period gave birth to classic dance anthems that still resonate today. Prince was known to mix genres into his music. This track from him blends elements of rock and funk
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Rappers have long used personal experiences to express themselves artistically through music. From mental illness to drug usage, artists have long used this medium as a form of therapeutic relief from life’s hardships. 2023 saw artists release mind-boggling visuals. Ranging from internet-breaking concepts to narrative ingenuity, these videos will leave audiences thinking. Lil Durk’s “All
Sad songs convey profound emotions through powerful lyrics and production, using slow tempo to create an emotionally charged atmosphere. Focus on an event or experience that left you feeling sad, and focus on how it affected you pre, during, and post event. Experiment with different melodies and chord progressions until you find one that works
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