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Iconic moments in music history.
Zappa Had a Fall
I claim innocence. It was a long week-end, and I had just finished reading a book that I needed to return to the library. I had not been there for a few weeks, and I was not borrowing albums the way I used to - thank you, Spotify - and I sort of wandered around trying to decide what to do with myself. In the stacks, I went blindly through certain compilations and found a stack of CDs that went back to my childhood, teenagedom, and my imagination. And then I found an interesting box set: 'The Mothers 1971'.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in Beat
Top 5 Traditional Dances of India
Top 5 Traditional Dances of India India is a country with a affluent cultural heritage, and one of the best cogent aspects of this ancestry is its acceptable ball forms. These dances are not aloof a anatomy of aesthetic expression, but they additionally reflect the country's history, traditions, and customs. From arctic to south and east to west, India boasts of a assorted ambit of ball forms. Here are the top 5 acceptable dances of India:
By RAMACHANDRAN A3 years ago in Beat
Summer Knights
Joey Bada$$: The Conscious Rapper from Brooklyn Joey Bada$$ is a rapper, songwriter, and actor from Brooklyn, New York. He's been making music since his teenage years, and has gained a reputation as a socially conscious artist with a deep love for hip-hop's golden age. Here's what you need to know about this rising star.
By Openee Article 3 years ago in Beat
Shape of You
Ed Sheeran is one of the most popular singer-songwriters of our time, known for his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Born on February 17, 1991, in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, Ed Sheeran grew up in a family that loved music. His parents, John and Imogen Sheeran, were both art lovers and his father was a curator at an art gallery. Ed was exposed to a variety of musical genres from an early age, including folk, country, and rock. He started playing the guitar at a young age and quickly developed a passion for music.
By Openee Article 3 years ago in Beat
Bold Beautiful Black Voices. Top Story - February 2023.
Black women consistently make their mark on the music industry throughout the centuries. The Black female musicians highlighted here represent a sense of the past, present and future. These three iconic Black female singers leave me in awe of the barriers they breached; standards they set; and progress they made, much during very difficult political and historic times. I present these bold, beautiful black voices in order of when they arrived on the scene—their birthday, that is.
By Stephanie J. Bradberry3 years ago in Beat
From POPLYFE to Grammy Nominated Artist: The Story of Kehlani
Before they were nominated for a Grammy-nominated artist, they were a member of POPLYFE, a teen pop band from Oakland that auditioned and performed on America's Got Talent until the band made it in fourth place and was kicked out of the band leaving them broke and homeless until they made a breakthrough releasing a mixtape that earned her a Grammy nomination.
By Gladys W. Muturi3 years ago in Beat
Eight Miles High: The story of the Byrd's psychedelic masterpiece
The Byrds are one of the most popular and enduring bands in rock and roll history. Although their time in the spotlight lasted for a short period in the mid-1960s, the Byrds are considered by critics as one of the most influential rock acts of their time.
By Hamilton Neill3 years ago in Beat
The Weekend - Inspiring People
The Weekend, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, was born on February 16, 1990, in Toronto, Canada. Abel was raised by his grandmother in the Scarborough neighborhood of Toronto, as his parents were immigrants from Ethiopia who had left him with her while they worked to establish themselves in Canada. Growing up, Abel struggled with poverty and alienation, and he often felt like an outsider.
By Rohith Pailey 3 years ago in Beat
Telstar - The Mad Genius Of Joe Meek
Joe Meek Introduction Apparently, the first song that I ever liked according to my uncle Trevor was "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley, I was three at the time and a picture was taken of me with curly blonde hair but I have not been able to track it down, though my sister Yvonne has all our old photographs which I have scanned, but that one is sadly missing.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
The Groovy Guide to the Top 5 Super Bowl Halftime Spectacles!
The Super Bowl halftime show is the most-watched musical event of the year, attracting millions of viewers from all around the world. It's a chance for the biggest stars in music and entertainment to take the stage and showcase their talents, and for fans to let loose and enjoy a much-needed break from the intensity of the football game. So, without further ado, let's take a groovy trip through the top 5 Super Bowl halftime shows of all time.
By James Morris3 years ago in Beat
