Reggae music has had a global influence. Reggae became more mainstream with Three Dog Night’s 1972 hit and later with Bob Marley’s Rastafari movement. Reggae music became influential among New York MCs such as Kool Herc and Coke La Rock who used its toasting style for their performances, ultimately evolving into rapping. Dub Dub is […]
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Dance music latin, like that created by Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi’s hit single ‘Despacito’ or Colombian Karol G and Nicki Minaj’s collaboration, is a multifaceted form. This article will examine its history, styles and influences. Salsa originated from New York City’s Latin melting pot during the 1940s. This genre fuses Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican
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No matter if it’s Rocky Balboa running up Philadelphia’s Museum of Art to “Eye of the Tiger”, or Jimi Hendrix shredding his guitar, rock music provides energy. Furthermore, subgenres such as punk, glam and alternative continue to emerge and shape this genre of music. These bands bring their unique spirit to the stage, and you
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Soul music has given birth to numerous subgenres over its history, beginning from rhythm and blues music and evolving further with gospel influences. Artists in this subgenre typically displayed an aggressive, street b-boy aesthetic. The 1990s witnessed R&B’s golden age. Driven by new jack swing, R&B adopted hip hop’s gritty aesthetic while offering silky production
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Pop music comes in various styles. Some forms are more well-known than others and some artists even generate controversy with their works. Michael Jackson stands out as an iconic pop artist of all time; his albums Thriller and Bad sold over 133 million copies worldwide! Pop songs typically follow a verse-chorus structure with repeated choruses
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Planning a dance party requires choosing music that will get people moving – this includes disco, house, drum and bass, dubstep, and trance styles among many others. Electronic dance music (EDM) is a percussive genre of electronic music usually heard at nightclubs and raves. EDM typically features a 4/4 beat and often utilizes synthesizers for
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R&B music emerged following World War II within Black communities, particularly large urban centers that saw an increase in African American presence as part of the Great Migration. Lyrical themes revolve around freedom and love as well as wider social and economic concerns. RnB music often relies on melodic vocals as an integral element. Artists
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No matter if it be banging on kitchen utensils or tapping to Sweet Home Alabama, rhythm is everywhere. Now it is time to expand beyond basic drumming techniques into using your kit as part of a musical context. Learn the rudiments from someone who can teach them musically; this way you’ll quickly improve your speed,
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Pop music is the most widely consumed style. It’s short and catchy songs can often be found playing on radio stations daily; popular artists like Taylor Swift have sold millions of albums worldwide! Clean pop music is defined as music that does not contain explicit lyrics, making it suitable for children and families alike. Definition
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While many associate the banjo with Appalachian “hillbilly” culture and folk music, its roots lie in Sub-Saharan West Africa. Variety spoke with Rhiannon Giddens of her personal history with this instrument as well as why so many Black musicians are rediscovering its potential today. Bela Fleck has successfully applied bluegrass banjo techniques to harmonic and