Skin: The Non Issue of Race in Alternative Rock
The Non Issue of Race in Alternative Rock is real, but has been made into an issue by people in the record industry.
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Exhibition of Expressionism in Lyrics of Garbage
July 31, 2009
Shirley Manson often displays dark emotions in her lyrics.
Željko Joksimović: Bringing Serbian Music to the World
June 27, 2009
Željko Joksimović is a Serbian singer and musician who is famous across Serbia and Eastern Europe.
Funk Carioca: Nightmare of the Bourgeois
June 15, 2009
Baile Funk or Funk Carioca is an important style of music and dance popular in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Woody Guthrie and Birth of the American Folk Revival
June 10, 2009
The 1960s saw birth of American Folk Revival through music of Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez. But the seeds of folk songs were sown by legendary Woody Guthrie.
Manifestation of Angst and Paroxysm in PJ Harvey’s Music
June 8, 2009
PJ Harvey breaks through repression by her explicit unconventional lyrics, which have won the hearts of many music lovers.
Abdel Halim Hafez: Golden Voice of Egypt
May 30, 2009
Abdel Halim Hafez’s songs were mostly about loneliness, pain, love, longing and nationalism. People instantly related to the powerful lyrical soulful music.
Music Returns to Bosnia and Herzegovina Slowly
May 19, 2009
Bosnian music is influenced by Serbian, Western and Turkish music. It is gaining a revival slowly and may help heal many woulds.
Tori Amos: Abnormally Attracted to Sin
May 17, 2009
Tori Amos: Abnormally Attracted to Sin is the 10th studio album by the alternative musician.
Legendary Folk Singer Pete Seeger Turns 90!
May 3, 2009
Pete Seeger, folk singer turns 90 today. His songs connect to dark realities of life and has inspired generations to fight for their rights and justice.
The Mongolian Long Song Enthralls Tired Souls
April 30, 2009
Mongolian Long Songs are characterized by a deep yearning and longing for connecting with the vastness of the cold steppes.
August 2, 2009
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