R&B music serves as an outlet to communicate messages and form bonds among those with shared experiences, as well as provide freedom by giving voice to cultures that might otherwise remain unsung. R&B first took root in urban centers like New York, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia and Los Angeles during the 1940s as African Americans returned […]
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Music can have an enormous effect on our mood, creativity, and productivity. This playlist showcases alternative indie music that inspires and motivates listeners. Indie artists tend to fund their productions themselves, giving them creative freedom and an “anything goes” mentality. Additionally, their influences range widely: One study found that indie fans had high scores for
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Woody Guthrie was an ingenious artist whose talent covered genres, time periods and regions. His songs often depict maintainers with all their hopes, fears and daily tasks as subjects for discussion. By the 1940s he had established himself within New York City’s folk music community alongside Pete Seeger and Almanac Singers. Unfortunately his health declined
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Patrick is more than just an unhappy, reclusive character; it’s an ongoing mental condition. Squilliam Fancyson taunts him over his lack of success and triggers despair in “Band Geeks.” He covers his eyes with tentacles and begins to cry quietly, drawing ever-closer as wind through trees becomes louder. 1. The Campfire Song Song “Wagon Wheel,”
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People often associate pop music with the top 40 hits heard on radio stations; however, this genre offers much more. Music can be used to express feelings and tell tales from life’s experiences, with genres and styles catering to every taste. 1. Catchy melodies and hooks Popular songs remain stuck in your head because they’re
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Heavy metal music often gets blamed for everything from drugs and sexual encounters to suicide and despair, but its power extends far beyond this perception. Heavy metal is capable of inspiring musicians to achieve more than they ever dreamed possible, helping fans overcome fears, and forging strong connections among like-minded outcasts. It’s Versatile Heavy metal
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Jake Shimabukuro proves you don’t need to be a singer to excel on the ukulele. Even experienced players can discover new challenges and musical expression by exploring its vast adaptability. The concert ukulele scale is one inch longer than its soprano counterpart and features wider neck dimensions that are better suited to players with larger
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Love was a prominent theme this year in R&B music, in all its guises. Muni Long famously channeled late ’90s soul in her hit “Hrs & Hrs,” which quickly went viral to become her biggest success to date. K-R&B singer BIBI celebrates her STEM era in a striking music video for “Best Lover,” featuring complex
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Have you noticed how frequently thoughts of your beloved are popping into your head? fMRI studies indicate that when people fall in love, twelve areas of their brain become active. Nearly 400 years after Shakespeare posed the question “What is love?,” scientists are finally beginning to provide some definitive answers. Here are some telltale signs:
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No matter if you’re an experienced ukulele player or just getting started with one, Christmas-themed songs offer ample entertainment and festive tunes that any beginner player can appreciate. Many easy Christmas ukulele songs feature simple chord changes and moderate tempos for ease of learning – making this holiday-inspired music accessible even to beginners! “Do You
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