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History of Soul Music

Soul music is a combination of gospel music and Rhythm and Blues or R&B. And it all began in the United States during the...

Summer Music Program: Learning to Play this Summer

With the academic year almost at an end, nothing excites a person more than being free all the time, but we all fall into...

5 Types of Musicians to Consider Hiring for Your Wedding

A wedding is one of the most significant events in a person's life, and it’s a day you’ll want to remember fondly forever. Many...

The Music of the 1980s

From the 1960s and the 1970s, America experienced a range of upheavals — the counterculture movement, the Vietnam war, the Watergate scandal, the domestic...

Music Legends: Muddy Waters

Introduction Muddy Waters was an American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist primarily known for his classic blues standard "Hoochie Coochie Man." It became a big R&B...

Life and Music Career of Vangelis

Introduction Vangelis is a Greek pianist, composer and arranger who received an Oscar for his score in the blockbuster movie Chariots of Fire during the...

The Short Music Career of Kit Carson

Introduction to Kit Carson Kit Carson was an American singer in the 40s and the 50s music era; not much is known about her life....

The Story and Music of Stan “The Sound” Getz

Introduction to Stan Getz Dubbed as “The Sound” for his light and warm sound, Stan Getz (1927-1991) was an American jazz saxophone player. He was...

The Life and Music of Ruth Brown

Introduction to Ruth Brown Ruth Brown was an American blues singer who brought elements of pop music into her usual blues and R&B repertoire. It...

Cannonball Adderley – a Jazz Saxophone Legend

Introduction to Cannonball Adderley Cannonball Adderley was born Julian Edwin Adderley on September 15, 1928 in Tampa, Florida.  He died of a stroke on August...

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Learn About the Strange and Unusual Okapi

The okapi is a unique animal found in dense forests. It’s distinguished by its fur and zebra-like stripes on its back. This animal stands...

Learn About the Earth’s Rotation

Ever wondered how the Earth's rotation and tilt affect our seasons? The daily cycle of day and night and the yearly changes in sunlight...

10 Must-Listen Albums from British Bands of the 70s: Essential Classics

The 1970s were a vibrant era for music, especially for British bands who left an indelible mark on rock and roll. This decade saw...
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