When Simon LeBon of Duran Duran wrote these lyrics he had no idea that his good friend Michael Hutchence would be found dead some months later in a hotel room in Sydney. It’s been more than 20 years now and still Michael’s legacy lives on. After all, INXS only wrote some of the most recognizable [...]
Often stated as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and an integral part of the history of jazz, Miles Davis has won for himself the title of cultural icon. With a career that spreads over 5 decades, he’s known especially for his drive to innovate, to dare, to experiment and to [...]
“After playing the jaw harp for 10 minutes, the vibration goes through your mouth to your skull and your whole body resonates, getting into some kind of ecstatic euphoria. It feels like I am part of a shamanic ritual of an ancient civilization. This instrument has been around for thousands of years and many cultures [...]
Lawyer, singer, actor, activist, politician, writer… Why choose only one when you’re as talented as Rubén Blades? The multitalented artist with the sharp lyrics and outspoken character has been the voice of Hispanic America for the past couple of decades. And with his personality, it’s no wonder why. Born in Panama, from parents of [...]
Boybands could almost be considered a subgenre of pop music and culture. There seems to be a pattern in their success amongst preteen and teenage audiences, mostly girls. A pattern that’s repeating itself in different eras and different countries too. It’s something like a formula. 3,4, or 5 young single attractive men sing in [...]
-Recognize this tune|voice…? -Hm… yep|nope. “Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” said Maya Angelou. Could that be the case of the political M.I.A., the daring Amy, the fighter Nina, the pioneer Joan, the bold Madonna, the romantic Whitney, the childlike [...]
It only takes a google images search to get an idea of what the legendary New York nightclub Studio 54 was about. Photos of celebrities having fun, drinking, winking to the camera, engaging in somewhat strange activities (like riding a horse in the middle of the dancfloor) pop up. And not just any celebrities, but [...]
To those unfamiliar with the music of Daniel Johnston, a basic internet search will land one to discover that Johnston’s music was not only a favorite of Kurt Cobain’s, but that an interest for his music still lives on to this day. In fact, it is not only this attention that has gotten his [...]
I remember the first time I heard the music of M.I.A. very well. I was in my early teens when “Bucky Done Gun” came on our tv. I couldn’t really get the lyrics at the time, but the image of that fierce woman rapping in the Mojave desert is forever imprinted in my mind. I [...]
Music biopics are always around. It feels that every year there are many films about the lives of musicians and performers, some of them gain their popularity not only among the audience, but also among film critics. And now with Bohemian Rhapsody nominated for 5 academy awards, including that of Best Picture and Best Actor [...]
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