R&B music reached its commercial peak during the ’90s, when artists such as Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson and Luther Vandross dominated chart positions. By mixing electronic production with hip-hop and funk elements to form new styles like Neo Soul music was born. Classic R&B was birthed from jazz, gospel music and blues – its unique […]
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Alternative music has a rich and longstanding legacy, dating back to when bands such as REM first appeared on college radio stations during the 80’s. These bands created waves in the musical world with their distinct, independent sounds. Their oddball sound proved that strange is really just another word for original. Nowadays, alternative/indie rock has
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Folk music typically conjures images of acoustic guitars and soft, soothing music; this is understandable since most folk musicians are singer-songwriters. Folk music may appear to be something from the past, but it remains very relevant in modern industrialized nations as an effective way of helping ethnic, occupational and religious minorities maintain their cultural identities.
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R&B lyrics often explore themes of love, heartbreak and personal growth. Additionally they may address social issues or personal struggles such as racial tension or poverty. R&B songs feature relatable language such as slang or idioms that creates an intimate experience for the listener, while imagery and sensory details create vivid mental pictures for them
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There are times when all you want is some emotionally stirring music to listen to and Bollywood has plenty of such songs that can bring tears to your eyes. Some have even become timeless classics! Saregama provides access to songs by Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosale, Suresh Wadkar and Mukesh on their extensive repertoire list. Lata
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Pop music and artists often reflect our cultural climate and can use their platforms to spread social justice messages that resonate with audiences. Artists like Taylor Swift and Beyonce have taken on the task of reinventing pop music with catchy melodies combined with relatable lyrics. Definition Pop music refers to any type of popular music
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Metal music often gets a bad rep for being loud, heavy and aggressive, yet there are numerous songs which are child-friendly – in fact a viral TikTok video shows babies are very into it! Toddlers can be surprising adventurous. Even though Daniel Tiger and Disney videos might keep their attention, something about heavy metal seems
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Modern pop music has been heavily influenced by various genres and subgenres, as well as evolving trends; for instance, during the 1990s and 2000s pop music was dominated by girl and boy bands like New Kids on the Block, *NSYNC, and 98 Degrees. In the 1980s, Disco was a form of nightclub dance music which
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Ukulele music lessons provide students with an introduction to rhythm. Furthermore, they help with proper finger placement on the strings. Ukulele players should become adept at reading a chord diagram to help them remember how to finger a particular chord. Beginners should use a metronome when practising playing chords; it will help develop a steady
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Seventh chords are created by adding a seventh interval above the root of a triad, similar to adding a sixth interval above it. Like triads, seventh chords can be stacked in close spacing without open gapping. Each note of a seventh chord has an interval name above it: such as C major seventh (I), F
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