Have you ever been intrigued by the question, “What is Hip Hop music?” Well, if you have, you’re in the right place as I am going to give you a tour of the genre. I don’t think that I’m speaking out of turn in saying that it is a cornerstone of cultural expression worldwide. Hip … Read more
Have you ever wondered where House Music originated and who its pioneers were? Then, let me tell you. It originated in the late seventies and early eighties at a Chicago nightclub known as the Warehouse, and pioneered by the club’s resident DJ, Frankie Knuckles, House Music grooves to a steady, four-on-the-floor beat, pulsing at 120-130 … Read more
What is it About the New Wave Music Genre? After the destructive nature of (British) Punk Rock, New Wave offered something more constructive. It took the bits it wanted from punk – the DIY approach, the energy and so on – and fused them with the glamour of the early seventies. It then added a … Read more
The history of punk rock music, and especially British punk rock, is complex and multifaceted. It reflects not only a musical movement but also a cultural and social phenomenon that has an enduring legacy, both musically and in terms of popular culture. It’s interesting to look back on the evolution of music genres, and there’s … Read more
When talking about the history of grunge it must be considered that it didn’t just appear out of thin air. It had antecedents and it was the melding of sound, attitude, and history. Although deeply associated with the early 1990s, Grunge has its roots in the diverse music scene of the 1980s and even before … Read more
Ska was not an overnight sensation; it emerged in the late 1950s and early 1960s, coming to life in the vibrant streets of Kingston, Jamaica as the Caribbean Island nation was earning its independence from Britain. In the sweltering heat and the rhythm of island life, a new sound was being born. Here, I talk … Read more
There are many musical genres. From classical to R&B through heavy metal to jazz, rock and pop, via ska and reggae. Here I am going to be exploring the roots of reggae music from its early days in Jamaica in the 1960s through its explosion onto the world stage and subsequent evolution. Just What is … Read more