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5 days ago · Abstract. Bomba is an emblematic Puerto Rican musical genre that emerged 400 years ago from the colonial plantations where West African enslaved people and their descendants worked. It remains one of the most popular forms of folk music on the island and serves as significant evidence of its rich African heritage.
4 days ago · During the 9th century, several important developments took place. First, there was a major effort by the Church to unify the many chant traditions and suppress many of them in favor of the Gregorian liturgy. Second, the earliest polyphonic music was sung, a form of parallel singing known as organum.
2 days ago · African-American music is a broad term covering a diverse range of musical genres largely developed by African Americans and their culture. Its origins are in musical forms that developed as a result of the enslavement of African Americans prior to the American Civil War. [1] [2] It has been said that "every genre that is born from America has ...
2 days ago · "Dancing in the Street" is a song written by Marvin Gaye, William Stevenson, and Ivy Jo Hunter. It first became popular in 1964 when recorded by Martha and the Vandellas whose version reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and peaked at No. 4 in the UK Singles Chart .
5 days ago · Drumming as Therapy: The Power of Rhythm. Drumming has therapeutic effects on both the mind and body. Playing drums can reduce stress, improve motor skills, boost creativity, and provide a sense of accomplishment. Drum circles and group drumming sessions are increasingly used as forms of recreational and therapeutic activities.
4 days ago · Custer and Sitting Bull by Kyle Gann, in measures 194-204 of part 4. [109] Desert Sonata by Kyle Gann, in the first movement. [216] "Electric Sunrise" by Plini [217] [218] Hovenweep by Kyle Gann, in several measures. [38] Hyperchromatica by Kyle Gann, in the movements Andromeda Memories, Ride the Cosmos, and Spacecat.
4 days ago · Bienen School of Music. Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts. 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208-2405. Phone: 847-491-7575. Music Admission and Financial Aid: musiclife@northwestern.edu. Bienen School of Music webmaster: bsmweb@northwestern.edu
