Music is an art that, in one guise or another, permeates every human society. Modern music is heard in a bewildering profusion of styles, many of them contemporary, others engendered in past eras. Music is a protean art; it lends itself easily to alliances with words, as insong, and wit...
Popular 1960s music was some of the most inventive music ever made. We discuss the most famous artists & #1 songs from the Sixties right here.
For over 20 years, Nancy Wilson was a mainstay of the Capitol Records label. Deftly blending jazz, pop, soul, and rhythm and blues, the late chanteuse's distinctive tone anchored collaborations with the illustrious likes of Billy May, George Shearing, Cannonball Adderley, Kenneth Gamble and Le...
With a rich baritone voice and an innate sense of melody, Pascu's songs effortlessly traversed genres, incorporating elements of folk, jazz, blues, and rock to create a uniquely engaging sound. His prolific output and fearless experimentation inspired countless musicians to explore new modes of ...
Although primarily known for his acting and political careers, Arnold Schwarzenegger's foray into music showcases the multi-faceted nature of Austria's creative energy. Born in Thal, Styria, Schwarzenegger's unique blend of pop novelty songs and motivational speeches is a testament to the eclectic...
In central Africa, Grand Kalle and l’African Jazz, Franco’s O.K. Jazz, and Tabu Ley’s African Fiesta (in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire) and Les Bantous (in the Republic of the Congo) were prominent. Each band had its own particular sound and style, but all...
ballad (noun): a slow song usually about love - Janis sings up-tempo rock songs as well as slow ballads. bebop (noun): a complex style of up-tempo jazz from the 1950s - The best bepop player I ever heard was Charlie Parker. big band (noun): a large jazz band, esp. one that ...
46.To Each His Own- Eddy Howard / Ink Spots / Freddy Martin / Modernaires 47.I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire- Ink Spots / Hoarce Heidt / Tommy Tucker 48.Cool Water- Sons Of The Pioneers 49.As Time Goes By- Dooley Wilson ...
Dave Brubeck Piano Formed the Dave Brubeck quartet in 1951 Gained popularity by playing college campuses Two of his best known songs are in odd time signatures Take Five Popular Styles in Jazz since the Swing Era Bossa Nova Bossa Nova means new beat Pioneered by Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto –...
California in July 1965. Morrison told Manzarek he had been writing songs (Morrison said "I was taking notes at a fantasic rock-n-roll concert going on in my head") and, at Manzarek's encouragement, sang "Moonlight Drive". Impressed by Morrison's lyrics, Manzarek suggested they form a ...