Hip-hop is a cultural movement that has shaped music, art, and society since its inception in the 1970s. While the genre is often dominated by male artists, the contributions and challenges of female hip-hop artists are equally significant. Women in hip-hop have broken barriers, faced stereotypes, and created an indelible mark on the genre. This…
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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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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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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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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 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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