There are plenty of humorous folk music jokes you can tell; from silly to slightly more sophisticated quips. For the best effect, try mixing up both styles into one humorous tale: What do you call a musician without a banjo or lungs but with pipes instead of vocal cords? A banjo player. 1. How do […]
As rock and roll became more and more popular during the 1960s, country musicians like George Jones began redefining their genre. He gained widespread praise as “The King of Broken Hearts,” connecting emotionally with listeners through storytelling prowess. Pioneering female artists like Loretta Lynn explored themes such as women’s empowerment and working-class struggles; together they
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Hip hop music emerged during the ’70s as a means for black youth to escape harsh circumstances they faced in everyday life. At this point, the Sugar Hill Gang released “Rapper’s Delight”, an immensely successful song that quickly spread through radio waves. At about the same time, breaking was developed as a dance style to
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Metal musicians and fans have long been targets of social criticism. Some studies have linked it to violent crime and suicide attempts. At the same time, there have been studies which reveal its therapeutic qualities for helping heal after experiencing traumatising events. However, many still find it necessary to apologise for their interest in metal
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EDM refers to an umbrella term covering various styles of electronic dance music designed specifically for dancing, typically featuring synth-heavy compositions with more aggressive and harder beats than regular house music. Originating from Techno and Hip-Hop, breakcore music consists of 4-by-4 electronic house beats with hip-hop overtones and turntablism sounds. Disco Disco is an infectious,
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R&B music can make people feel good. The genre’s characteristically slow and soulful beat is filled with lyrics centered on love, relationships and even heartbreak; some older R&B songs even speak directly about such topics. Stax Records and Hi Records pioneered Memphis soul with their melancholic, melodic horns and Hammond organ. This laid the foundations
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Reggae, like its predecessors ska and rocksteady, builds upon its predecessors but stands alone as its own genre. While slower than its peers it contains more musical complexity. Lee “Scratch” Perry is widely recognized as having pioneered dub music within reggae music, taking it beyond ska and rocksteady to form its own subgenre known as
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Country music, an American genre of folk music that originated in the US, has an established history of social and political activism. Country is an evergreen genre. From singers adding some flair to their voice to bands belting out traditional country tunes, country has never gone out of style. Traditional American Country Music Traditional American
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Ardent Mountain Goats fans travel from city to city in search of their favorite band’s performances, waiting for hours outside venues and using their bodies as reserve seating near the stage. Songs written from personal experiences of band leader John Darnielle will bring his audience into their experience with an emotional vocal delivery that connects.
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As a keyboardist, it’s essential that you familiarise yourself with key music industry terms and slang in order to gain confidence when conversing with peers. Doing this can give your interactions with them greater clarity. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is an open-standard data link used by various electronic musical instruments to exchange information. Polyphony
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