Many identify the African American hymn with gospel music, but they're not exactly the same thing. Though their roots are from slave spirituals, gospel music today has been influenced by ragtime,...
If you're attending church regularly, most likely you feel a disconnect when you listen to the content played on most radio stations. If you'd like to listen to Christian music, you're in luck....
Reggae music is an art form that originated in Jamaica in the mid-20th century and has since exploded in popularity, earning fans throughout the world. Most people, however, enjoy reggae only now...
So, you've played your copy of Bob Marley's "Legend" so much that you've worn a hole in it. What now? First, buy a new copy. Then, expand your horizons a bit and discover new reggae...
The exciting bluegrass music of the south gets it's homey sound from the mandolin. It's the heart of the bluegrass band. The great bluegrass artists such as Ricky Scaggs and Bill Monroe have...
Film music provides the aural memories of some of your favorite movies. A few bars of "Gone With the Wind" or "Star Wars," and you're immediately transported back to the South...
Progressive rock (or prog) is a musical genre that grew out of acid rock's experimentation in the late 1960's and early 1970's. Its first and best-known wave peaked around 1975. That wave drew on...
One of the fastest growing genres in music is horror rock. If you are not familiar with it, just imagine a horror movie put to rock and roll music. The lyrics are often smart, witty and catchy and...
Who says all reggae sounds alike? Given a little time and patience listening to the music, you too can come to understand why there are tens of thousands of albums that supposedly "all sound alike."
How to find good heavy metal bands within a growing scene of bands. The current heavy metal wave has produced more bands than ever before, and this article gives a step-by-step on what to look for...
Country music has consistently been one of the top-selling genres in American music. Over the years, the industry has divided the style into Old and New Country. One overriding theme in all...
By the 1700s, Johann Sebastian Bach had become one of the most prolific and relevant composers. History has a kinder view of his work than did his contemporaries, but he's now regarded as one of...
Ragtime gained popularity in the 1890s as it moved out of its beginnings in brothels and saloons and into American and European dance and concert halls. Today, "The Entertainer" is the most...
The trombone is a versatile and expressive musical instrument available for jazz. While you need some experience in playing the trombone before trying jazz, listening to jazz trombonists and...
Whether you are just beginning to love jazz music or have loved it all your life, there are certain jazz artists and certain albums that are quintessential representations of jazz music. Choosing...
Air guitar is a traditional rock and roll activity which simulates the playing of an electric guitar. It is a simple way of paying tribute to your favorite music.
The tradition of head banging began in the 1970s. It has been passed down from metal head to metal head since then and it is a most excellent means of paying tribute to a band.
Jazz is the quintessential American music form. For the novice who has spent their money and time in other styles of music, the task of building a new jazz collection can be daunting. The history...
If you're planning on writing jazz tunes, you'll have a full plate. Writing songs can be a laborious process, and as one of the more sophisticated music genres in existence, writing jazz songs is...
Traditionally, being a jazz musician meant dedicating yourself to it and living in poverty. Jazz is a tough sell because musicians generally don't fill arenas and sell millions of CDs like rock...
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