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Street Symphony plays in harmony with Skid Row’s ‘sacred spaces’
Some of the most beautiful music being performed in Los Angeles right now is happening on Skid Row.
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Warming to Tradition: The Culture of Vocal Exercise
No matter the genre of singing, or where we’re from, our vocal exercises are meaningful.
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This 715-song playlist is scientifically verified to give you the chills, thanks to “frisson”
Listening to some songs can cause a powerful physiological response known as “frisson.” What is it, and why does it happen?
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African classical music: the best works by African composers
A celebration of great piano works from the African nations, chosen by Rebeca Omordia, pianist and founder of London’s African Concert Series
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It’s your party and they’ll cry if you want them to: the lost art of picking funeral songs
Don’t let your big sendoff be a write-off: confronting our inevitable fate allows us to sign off with a defining DJ set – and avoid any unwanted Lewis Capaldi
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The Surprising Influence of Classical in Metal Music
To most observers, the world of classical music and that of hard rock, particularly heavy metal, could not seem more disparate.
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The Women Behind the First Black Music Magazine
In the late 19th century, “The Musical Messenger” had a message to send.
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Why We Listen to Music With Lyrics We Don’t Understand
A musicologist and music therapist-in-training explain why the language of song lyrics doesn’t always matter.
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