history
Iconic moments in music history.
Shape of You
Ed Sheeran is one of the most popular singer-songwriters of our time, known for his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Born on February 17, 1991, in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, Ed Sheeran grew up in a family that loved music. His parents, John and Imogen Sheeran, were both art lovers and his father was a curator at an art gallery. Ed was exposed to a variety of musical genres from an early age, including folk, country, and rock. He started playing the guitar at a young age and quickly developed a passion for music.
By Openee Article 3 years ago in Beat
Bold Beautiful Black Voices. Top Story - February 2023.
Black women consistently make their mark on the music industry throughout the centuries. The Black female musicians highlighted here represent a sense of the past, present and future. These three iconic Black female singers leave me in awe of the barriers they breached; standards they set; and progress they made, much during very difficult political and historic times. I present these bold, beautiful black voices in order of when they arrived on the scene—their birthday, that is.
By Stephanie J. Bradberry3 years ago in Beat
From POPLYFE to Grammy Nominated Artist: The Story of Kehlani
Before they were nominated for a Grammy-nominated artist, they were a member of POPLYFE, a teen pop band from Oakland that auditioned and performed on America's Got Talent until the band made it in fourth place and was kicked out of the band leaving them broke and homeless until they made a breakthrough releasing a mixtape that earned her a Grammy nomination.
By Gladys W. Muturi3 years ago in Beat
Eight Miles High: The story of the Byrd's psychedelic masterpiece
The Byrds are one of the most popular and enduring bands in rock and roll history. Although their time in the spotlight lasted for a short period in the mid-1960s, the Byrds are considered by critics as one of the most influential rock acts of their time.
By Hamilton Neill3 years ago in Beat
The Weekend - Inspiring People
The Weekend, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, was born on February 16, 1990, in Toronto, Canada. Abel was raised by his grandmother in the Scarborough neighborhood of Toronto, as his parents were immigrants from Ethiopia who had left him with her while they worked to establish themselves in Canada. Growing up, Abel struggled with poverty and alienation, and he often felt like an outsider.
By Rohith Pailey 3 years ago in Beat
Telstar - The Mad Genius Of Joe Meek
Joe Meek Introduction Apparently, the first song that I ever liked according to my uncle Trevor was "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley, I was three at the time and a picture was taken of me with curly blonde hair but I have not been able to track it down, though my sister Yvonne has all our old photographs which I have scanned, but that one is sadly missing.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
The Groovy Guide to the Top 5 Super Bowl Halftime Spectacles!
The Super Bowl halftime show is the most-watched musical event of the year, attracting millions of viewers from all around the world. It's a chance for the biggest stars in music and entertainment to take the stage and showcase their talents, and for fans to let loose and enjoy a much-needed break from the intensity of the football game. So, without further ado, let's take a groovy trip through the top 5 Super Bowl halftime shows of all time.
By James Morris3 years ago in Beat
Ukrainian Mustache Funk: A Unique Fusion of Music and Fashion
In the Soviet Union, the 1970s were a moment for artistic innovation, and the Ukrainian SSR was no exception. This decade saw the emergence of the Ukrainian Mustache Funk scene, a distinctive blend of music, dress, and politics. Large, distinctive mustaches and the incorporation of funk, rock, and Ukrainian folk music into music and fashion were characteristics of the movement.
By InspireNation3 years ago in Beat
How to Pitch Your Music To Spotify Playlists in 2023
How to write a Spotify playlist pitch? Writing a pitch that explains why you should be included in a Spotify curated playlist is likely to be the most difficult step in submitting a song for consideration. This advice from Music Business Guru will give you the upper hand.
By mike dacombe3 years ago in Beat
