Taylor Swift has become an icon in the realm of popular music. Very few artists have achieved her level of success and influence, and lasted so long in the industry. She has captivated audiences around the world with a perfect combination of lyrical genius and musical production. She has used her mastery of storytelling to…
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We live in a truly unprecedented time in history – over the past 80 years, mankind has developed systems that foster connectivity to an unprecedented level, and the improvement of global political, environmental, social, and cultural interaction mechanisms continues to hasten on many fronts with every passing day. The end result? A society that has…
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Chew on this – in 1985, a 7-Eleven store began playing music in its parking lot to deter teenagers from loitering and driving away business. The fix seems overly simple, and dare I say, futile; it’s an urban convenience store attempting to drive away one of the two things urban convenience stores are known for:…
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On August 11th, 1973, Clive Campell, more commonly known as DJ Kool Herc made his Dj debut at his sister’s party. At the party, DJ Kool Herc showcased a new style of DJing called break-beating; where the breaks of funk songs were isolated and repeated for the purpose of “all-night dance parties.” Although Herc would…
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Music has been an integral part of civilized society for as long as mankind has existed. Its uses were many, from religious purposes to simple entertainment. It stands as a testament to the progress of mankind and its journey from the beginning of time to the present day. The earliest records of music can be…
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A carol, from the French root “carole” is a song or dance of praise and joy. While often taken for granted during our holiday seasons, they have a long history that dates back thousands of years. When they were first written, carols were not specifically for Christmas. Instead, they were pagan songs, usually sung on…
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Maybe you’ve seen the viral videos of a child raving over Chopin, or maybe you’ve heard one of his many famous pieces. Nonetheless, Frederic Chopin is a staple artist and composer in the realm of Romantic classical music. Born in Poland on March 1st, 1810, Frederic began his musical career as early as age six,…
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While the title Romantic seems like the kinds of music made then would be centered around romance, that’s far from the truth! The Romantic period of music lasted from roughly 1830 to 1900, and was named after the Romantic era of art. It received this name for its notable features, like its new ideas, and…
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Written by Usri Palchaudhuri Its not often that the world strays from their discussions on the greats of Western music— Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart, to name a few. But its important to realize the importance of world artists who have revolutionized music in ways we don’t often hear about. Today we discuss one of the…
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When discussing music, often times people enjoy the beats, rhythm, lyrics, singer’s voice, etc. However, rarely we think about origins and the birth of our favorite musical genres. Dive deep into the history of music in Latin America and the great historical impact it carries throughout the beautiful, spunky, strings of flowing music. Original Latin…
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