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Explore the stories behind the melodies. Culture, history, and the art of listening.

Genres & Discovery May 17, 2025

Hip-Hop: From the Streets to Mainstream

Hip-hop is a cultural movement created in the 1970s by African American youth in New York's Bronx. DJ Kool Herc's "breakbeats" paved the way for rap's birth. In the 1980s, groups like Run-DMC and Public Enemy combined so...

Genres & Discovery May 17, 2025

Festival Culture: Mass Celebrations of Music

Music festivals are not just about concerts but also cultural phenomena. Woodstock 1969 reflected a generation's spirit with its message of peace and love. In the 1990s, England's Glastonbury became a hub of alternative ...

Music & Psychology May 08, 2025

The Free Spirit of Jazz: Art of Improvisation

Jazz is a music genre born in early 20th century New Orleans with improvisation at its core. Louis Armstrong's trumpet solos, Duke Ellington's orchestral arrangements and Miles Davis' modal jazz revolution are milestones...

Music & Psychology May 02, 2025

The Vinyl Revolution: Why Records Made a Comeback

The renewed popularity of vinyl records in the digital age is one of the music industry's most interesting phenomena. In 2022, vinyl sales surpassed CD sales for the first time in 35 years. But why? Firstly, the warmth a...