Along with groups such as Stetsasonic, Gang Starr, A Tribe Called Quest and The Roots, Rock played a major role in the merging of elements from jazz into hip hop music (also known as jazz rap). He is widely recognized as one of the greatest hip hop producers of...
These old singers are more than just musicians; they're the storytellers and the soul-crafters of their time, whose melodies carry the rich narratives of decades past. As we revisit their classic hits and celebrate their ongoing legacies, we pay tribute to the old singers who stand as te...
As a teacher of music and dance, Leela has inspired literally thousands of school children, banjo students, percussive dancers, and singers of all ages through the classes, school assemblies, week-long camps, and lessons that she has taught across the U.S. and Canada since she was little ...
Lawrence's outfit played very "sweet' Jazz when compared to other popular acts of the time like "hot" bands behind Duke Ellington or the Dorsey Brothers. The two cars which Lawrence's band traveled (and basically lived in) were made even more crowded by Maxine's mother, who naturally chap...
Besides church services, another popular venue for musicians in the Appalachian region was the Barn Dance. A relatively well-to-do farmer would clear out the largest structure on his property, erect an improvised stage at one end, and invite or hire fiddlers, singers, and other players to en...
We’ll dig into old-time music’s unique phrasing, rhythm and syncopation, intonation, etc. The tune is the vehicle, so mostly we’ll be playing! If enough folks are interested, we can also spend some time working on singing with the fiddle. Bring a recorder or smartphone. Since ...
If you are a fan of A Tribe Called Quest, you might also enjoy exploring the list of the Top 20 New York Rappers: The Greatest NYC Singers. The group had a significant impact in the 90s hip hop scene and their unique jazz-influenced sound has inspired many artists. This article includes...
She has lived in Portland for over 30 years and has played and sang in a variety of groups including gospel choirs, a vaudeville troupe, a jug band, jazz, Old Time and Rhythm and Blues bands.Martin Brothers ↑↑Concert – SRC Auditorium – Saturday, January 18 – 1:00p-2:00p...
The chance of a lifetime came to young Mahmoud when one of the band's singers was missing, and he asked to take his place. He managed to keep the job till 1974 when he went on to become a hit singer. By the 1980's he opened up his famous Mahoud Musica Bete in Addis Ababa's ...
At a time when real jazz, as it is understood by its hardworking practitioners honking away at the coalface of improvisation, is in danger of being submerged underneath a tidal wave of glossily packaged crooners, do we really need yet another jazz singer? The production lines seem to be ...