Music History
6 articles
6 Essential Music History Documentaries
The documentary 'Scarlatti: Man Out of Time' posits that Domenico Scarlatti, a Baroque composer, radically reshaped his musical language by incorporating the 'exotic sounds' of 18th-century Spain.
Top 6 Iconic Music Venues With Groundbreaking Performances
In 2026, the Red Rocks Amphitheatre schedule will feature an eclectic mix: from Paul Simon and Yo Ma to Cypress Hill and Yungblud.
Unexpected Music Collaborations That Shaped Modern Genres
In 1986, a hard rock band and a hip-hop group, Aerosmith and Run-DMC, walked into a studio and emerged with 'Walk This Way.
The Significant History and Impact of Jazz Music
By the end of the 1920s, a mere two decades after its birth, at least sixty communities across the United States had enacted laws specifically prohibiting jazz in public dance halls, according to...
2 Groundbreaking Music Albums That Redefined Genres
A controversial promotional campaign for The Rolling Stones' 'Black And Blue' in 1976 featured a bruised and bound woman, sparking widespread protests and leading to the removal of advertisements, acc
Southern Soul Music: Identity, Authenticity, and Revival
In 2016, acclaimed soul artist Leon Bridges faced a jarring disconnect with his audience at a festival when he dared to mix his 60s-inspired R&B with a modern classic, prompting a significant shift in