Category: History and Culture

The History and Significance of Opera

We have all certainly heard of opera and know what it generally is like. However, many people have stopped watching operas. Is it a dying genre of music? Is it becoming obsolete and should it? Opera is the beautiful combination of vocals, orchestral music, drama, visual arts, and dance. Although it was/is practiced all throughout…
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Music in Remembrance: September 11th

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 set in motion events that would change the course of life in the U.S. and around the world. The cultural influence of that day is not nearly as significant as its unspeakable death toll, but it saw the United States come together in acts of patriotism and community.…
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Rock ‘n Roll in the 1900s

by Tanya Mahesh Rock music is one of the world’s most dominant forms of music. Chuck Berry founded it in the 1950s and it spread to English speaking countries & Europe in the ‘60s. By the ‘90s, it had become global. The definition of Rock is very difficult to be explicit but Rock “is a…
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The History of Music in Filipino Culture

The Philippines is a country located in Southeast Asia. It is known for its beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters and delicious fruit produced in the tropical climate. The Philippines is a special country not just because of the beaches and fruit, but also because of the people. Filipinos are known for their hospitality, their…
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