Hip hop has expanded exponentially from its humble origins in Bronx borough, growing into a worldwide phenomenon that spans diverse cultures with sounds, styles and fashions all its own. In this arts integrated lesson, the music teacher plays 1980s hip hop music while children sketch what they observe through a free-association exercise. Following this activity, […]
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Heavy metal music’s powerful sounds combine distorted guitar tones and bass solos with eclectic influences to form its distinct style. Lyrical themes often portray fear, mistrust and paranoia of everyday life while often also discussing critical or controversial subjects. Metal music influenced other musical subgenres such as glam metal (featuring artists such as T. Rex
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Reggae’s relaxed tone and messages of love, peace, unity, and social justice have long resonated with audiences worldwide. From political commentary from roots reggae artists like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh to dancehall rhythms from Sly & Robbie, reggae has inspired numerous genres. Reggae music‘s distinguishing feature is its distinctive rhythmic pattern known as a
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R&B music has made a comeback into popular culture. Festival-goers such as Tame Impala and CHVRCHES as well as newcomers Kehlani, Hiatus Kaiyote and Rhye have all been incorporating R&B into their albums. R&b can be traced back to the Great Migration, when Blacks left rural Southern communities for larger cities like Detroit or Atlanta
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Country music has its own cultural identity and fan base, while pop has more universal appeal and draws upon more mainstream influences. Furthermore, pop features high-quality production as well as professional songwriters. Garth Brooks and Shania Twain initially seemed like outsiders to country music audiences; their modernizing of studio and show production, self-presentation, songwriting and
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Jamaica gained independence in the 1960s, sparking a sense of national pride that manifested in reggae songs like Desmond Dekker’s “Israelites”, depicting black people as slaves living under modern-day Babylon and imploring God to hear their pleas for freedom. Bob Marley and the Wailers popularized reggae music in the United States, where it influenced rock
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Music is one of the world’s favorite art forms. It can evoke feelings, create change and bring about superstars like Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Tim McGraw – as well as bring pleasure. Are You A Country Music Fan? Take Our Quiz To Determine It Now And Let ROUND TWO Test Your Knowledge Take the
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Heavy metal music evokes powerful emotions. It fosters relationships among fans while uniting social outcasts. Music’s aggressive, antisocial themes may trigger moral panic among community groups, parents and political leaders (Walser, 2013). Possessed and Morbid Angel were pioneers of death metal’s early days when it comes to creating fast drumming with deeper growling vocals –
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DJs at hip hop block parties began isolating and replaying the percussion breaks from funk and disco songs, before performers started speaking over them to create what is commonly known as “rapping.” Hip hop artists today are using EDM and vaporwave sounds to expand the genre’s musical boundaries while exploring innovative lyrical techniques. Definition Hip
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R&B music draws its inspiration from black urban experiences and issues, offering lyrics ranging from love songs to social commentaries. Though this genre shares many similar elements with rock and roll, R&B artists have developed its own distinct sound. Modern R&B musicians utilize various styles and instruments to craft their distinctive sounds. History R&B (rhythm
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