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Iconic moments in music history.

Thanks for the Music
If there is one thing on which we can all agree, it is that there is little comfort or security in being poor. According to one census bureau study, almost twice as many Blacks live beneath the poverty line as the average U.S. citizen. Being poor anywhere means little access to counseling, therapy and other mental and emotional health services enjoyed by wealthier Americans. Could this be the reason African-Americans turn to music as a therapeutic alternative? Dr. Mark E. Williams, MD, in an article for Psychology Today, wrote “Because habits provide the shields and safeguards to anxiety by making the future more predictable and less uncertain, they can become the focus of anxiety.“ Hey! Music has helped me get through a lot.
By James Power5 years ago in Beat
Bulldyke Blues: Proud Black Lesbianism
Bessie Smith, Lucille Bogan, and Gertrude "Ma" Rainey - three names you should know by the end of this article. Each of these legends were openly gay during the 1920's and 30's and let their soulful, sultry music tell the tales. Before I continue, here is some background information for context and terminology.
By Gabriella Pomales5 years ago in Beat
Anna Gordy Gaye the female powerhouse behind Motown
Anna Gordy helped shape Motown When most people think about Motown, it is the founder, Berry Gordy, or the names of the top performers who recorded at the studio that come to mind. What may not be widely known is the role of Anna Gordy, who was behind the scenes of what began as Hitsville, USA in Detroit, Michigan.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Beat
Black Women in Music History.
Music would not be where it is right now if it weren't for black female artists. Throughout history, black women set the stage with their voices. They brought soul and spirit in what they sang or performed. We will explore these women who inspire and are respected in our music history.
By Anjalee Jadav5 years ago in Beat
Black Classical Music
I’m not a musician—I can’t even carry a tune. Even whistling is a struggle for me. When I’m looking for music to listen to, I want something relaxing that will soothe my anxiety, improve my creative flow or my mood, and either help me focus or sleep. Many of Nina Simone’s songs fit quite nicely into those categories, covering a number of genres including classical, jazz, and folk.
By Kelsey Reich5 years ago in Beat
African Cultural Influence On Cuban and Modern Music
African Cultural Influence On Cuban and Modern Music I'd like to share with you a little bit about the origin, history, background, and development of the music of my culture- Cuban.
By Alexine Courant5 years ago in Beat
Revolutionizing the Way We Listen to Music. Top Story - February 2021.
With the advent of Smartphones, you have access to millions of songs at your fingertips. It has become way easier for people to listen to Music anytime, any place.
By Alison Cloveheart5 years ago in Beat
History Of Chinese Traditional Opera
Since the Tang Dynasty's Emperor Xuanzong from 712 to 755 - that made the first nationwide opera troupe known as the" Pear Garden" - Chinese opera has been among the most common forms of entertainment in the nation. Still, it started almost a century before in the Yellow River Valley during the Qin Dynasty.
By Fahim Chughtai5 years ago in Beat
On the fetish character of music & the diminishing or listening
Theodor Adorno, a theorist of the Frankfurt School, in the first essay of ‘Culture Industry’ depicts the place of listening in human culture to be sparked and contained by music. A romantic and excessively civilized imagination to be sure as the common tongue is sure to reach ears. The phrase he uses is that music is the ‘impulse and the locus of its (civilization’s) taming’. The symbols used to depict the effects that music produces are drawn from ancient Greek myth – Pan’s flute, Orpheus’s lyre and the Maenads dance. These represent to Adorno, the influence that music may once have had and may perhaps be diminishing. Pan the satyr shepherd guiding his flock with his pipes, Orpheus subduing the frenzy of wild beast with the lyre and the Maenads risen to delirium consuming flesh which is incarnating the divine. It is doubtful how soundly the last example may be represented by the term music however.
By Arsh K.S5 years ago in Beat
Country Music as a History Lesson
Country Music has a always been a part of my life. I regard it as the people's music and it has certainly captured history as it happened.
By Dale Sands5 years ago in Beat
Jimi Hendrix & a New National Anthem. Second Place in 2020 Anthem Challenge.
I write this article the day before my country's birthday. With everything happening within our fifty states, I find it difficult to plan for tomorrow. Thinking about sparklers, frankfurters, fireworks and cheer makes me feel like I'm ignoring many elephants in the room. The 4th is the best holiday to celebrate outside, yet this year we need to stay home. Additionally, anti-racist protests demonstrate that while the Declaration calls for "certain unalienable rights," not everyone in this country enjoys those rights equally. How can we celebrate freedom in America when not everyone is truly free? I don't know about you, but it feels hypocritical to me.
By Kathryn Milewski5 years ago in Beat
A Tragical History Tour
Frank Zappa’s stuff is not everybody’s cup of tea. The same can be said of John Lennon’s stuff in the 70’s. Yoko Ono’s stuff is no one’s cup of tea, ever. So, sit back with a cup of tea and wonder at the three of them jamming together at the Filmore East Some Time In New York City…
By Lance Norris5 years ago in Beat