As we delve deeper into the birth and evolution of punk rock, it’s crucial to recognize these early influences and their impact on shaping the unique sound and attitude of the genre. From garage rock to protopunk, from Dadaism to social and political upheaval, these influences laid the grou...
The blues, a genre born from the African American experience, speaking to deep emotions and life’s hardships, has long been a foundation for modern music. Yet, the narrative of the blues and its musical progeny has often been male-dominated. However, this overlooks the monumen...
The plot of the film may not be too unique from others in the genre, but it still managed to hook audiences. Hopefully, those who listened to the press conference he gave in Tokyo were equally invested. Smith told reporters (and the world) all about the ending, leading one of the filmm...
Split Blues Festival
When looking to update a music collection, librarians should consider works that reflect diversity of identity, genre, and experience. The list below can serve as a starting point to ensure that collections convey the contributions of women, especially w
The term "rhythm and blues," often called "R&B," originatedin the 1940s when it replaced "race music"as a general marketing term for all African American music, though it usually referred only to secular, not religious music. ... The migration also created new markets for these styles ...
Geisel won the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1958 for Horton Hatches the Egg and again in 1961 for And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street. Geisel's birthday, March 2, has been adopted as the annual date for National Read Across America Day, an initiative on reading created by ...
Around this time, he also created N.E.R.D., a band that explored rock, funk, and hip hop genres. As a producer and artist, Pharrell has collaborated with industry heavyweights including Jay-Z, Britney Spears, and Daft Punk. In 2013, Pharrell's artistry shone brightly a...
As John Legend's manager, Ty Stiklorius created a women-backed management firm that is a leader in film and music. Stiklorius is alsodriving initiativesfor quality education and criminal justice reform. She specifically targets change-making artists with ambitious social impact goals. ...
Given that the category had been created as a way to shine a spotlight on metal, many assumed that Metallica, the clearest representation of a metal band and a group widely praised for their new album, would be the winner… but we all know how that went. Proving their cluelessness about...