Essays On Entertainment

Reggae is the musical genre of the island of Jamaica. Reggae originated in the early 1960’s from its precursor’s ska, rocksteady, and dub. It’s origins can be found in African, Caribbean, and rhythm and blues music of America. Reggae is often associated with the religion of Rastafarianism which spread throughout the world by the music […]

Reggae is a genre that developed from numerous musical styles. It is rooted in the music of black slaves transported from Ghana by the Spanish in the 15th century. They created a unique style of music that was popular as mento in Jamaican folk music from centuries and changed in the 1960s and 70s, in […]

Despite losing his sight in childhood, Stevie Wonder became a renowned American icon and musical prodigy. His heightened sense of hearing likely contributed to his exceptional talent as a musician, allowing him to excel in R&B and popular music genres. “Songs in the Key of Life,” one of his most acclaimed albums, marked a pivotal […]

Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler, a Spanish singer, songwriter and actor, was born on May 8, 1975 in Madrid, Spain. He is the youngest of three children belonging to Julio Inglesias, a Spanish singer, and his mother Isabel Preysler, a magazine journalist. Following their divorce in 1978, Julio moved to Miami, Florida the next year to […]

Understanding the genre of Hip-hop requires knowledge of its origin, evolution, and impact on today’s society. Hip-hop, a controversial subject, has existed for several decades. It is commonly debated whether it promotes hate and violence or self-belief and addresses social and political issues. Critics argue that negative lyrics in rap and hip-hop music can harm […]

By the 1950’s, the blues had lost it’s primary black audience to soul music, but had gained a new audience of young white kids. To the black audience, the themes of oppression, anger and rebellion were no longer relevant and reminded them uncomfortably of their past history as slaves. In Britain, the popular music scene […]

The challenge in addressing this question is defining the term ‘black music’. Does it refer to music created by black individuals, for black audiences, both, or neither? Moreover, what distinguishes it from ‘white music’? Additionally, legal classification based on race (black or white) presents challenges, as various states historically used different criteria to determine someone’s […]

Scott Alexander (2008) asserts that musicologists widely recognize the Original Dixieland ‘Jass’ Band’s 1917 release of Dixie Jass Band One Step as the first-ever Jazz record, signifying almost a century of Jazz history. Jazz has undergone evolution and diversification, much like any other musical style or genre, resulting in several branches and sub-genres. Its inception […]

The subculture of ‘Punk’ originated in the mid to late 1970s from American avant-garde and British subcultural influences. This article aims to delve into different facets of punk culture, encompassing the features of punk rock, exploring the reasons behind two distinct styles of music that emerged during this time due to musical, technological, and sociological […]

The researchers conducted a survey to explore the frustration experienced by adolescents, immature children, and adults towards Korean music. The study aimed to investigate the spread of people’s addiction and focused on specific objectives. Research has investigated the active media consumption of fans, particularly among Filipinos. Filipinos are notable for their enthusiasm in consuming popular […]

Glenn Miller and the Swing/Big Band Era Glenn Miller, born on March 1, 1904 in Clarinda Iowa, was a highly influential musician who led the most popular big band in the world from 1939 to 1942. His orchestra, which is considered the most beloved of the swing-era, achieved tremendous success across various melodic music genres. […]

Mariah Carey, a legendary diva from New York, has achieved unparalleled success with her chart-topping hits spanning over two decades. She shattered records previously held by music icons like the Beatles and Elvis Presley. Notably, her concerts have witnessed remarkable growth in scale, consistently selling out venues across the globe. Her immense prosperity allows her […]

Tupac Shakur 1971-1996 Born: June 16, 1971 in New York, New York, United States Died: September 13, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Ethnicity: African American Occupation: Rap Musician, Musician, Actor “Don’t shed a tear for me … / I ain’t happy here / I hope they bury me and send me to my […]

The original name for mariachi was given by the Coca Indians in the 1500s, referring to any musician. The French later named it mariachi. The mariachi sound is influenced by African music known as SON, which has a rhythmic pattern alternating between 3/4 and 6/8 time signatures. A complete mariachi group today typically includes 6 […]

The career, creative achievements and artistry of Julian “Cannonball” Adderley marked a new outstanding epoch in jazz music, which he and his vivid improvisations opened in the history of jazz. He was among the most significant musicians, alto saxophonists, educators and enthusiasts of jazz and soul-jazz cultures of the twentieth century. He had own unique […]

Something’s Coming appears towards the start of the musical and introduces Tony, the male lead. Through the song, the audience finds out that Tony is waiting for something to happen and feels like it will be soon. You will notice the use of muted brass in the accompaniment, a subtle jazz reference that places the […]

Johnny Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century (Streissguth, 2006). He had a deep, bass- baritone voice that gave his Tennessee Three backing band its distinction. His works covers many genres to include rockabilly and rock and roll, as well as blues, folk […]

There are a lot of differences between the two most popular styles of music. These musical styles have different history, used instruments, size of audience and height of popularity. Classical music and popular music are both part of the culture of most Americans and Europeans. They share some aspects of musical language, but there are […]

Describe some of the influence of Latin music in the US in the early part of the twentieth century. The influence of Latin music in the us in the early part of the twentieth century was the start of a new genre of music called “Afro-Cuban Jazz” What was the significance of “Machito and His […]

Anet Damita Jo Jackson, a singer, songwriter and actress. Janet Jackson was born on May 16, 1966, in Gary, Indiana. The youngest of nine children born to Joseph Walter Jackson and his wife, Katherine, Jackson. She grew up in the affluence of a show business family. The Jackson children were raised in the Jehovah’s Witness […]

During a time when rock ‘n’ roll music had grown stagnant and lacked innovation, the emergence of punk challenged the established norms. It represented a shared belief among a new generation that every aspect, from music to fashion to art, could be revolutionized by anyone. The movement is believed to have originated in the United […]

The two concepts that make up a musical theme are unity and variety. These two concepts although very different function together to make up a piece’s theme. Unity gives that feeling of familiarity while variety gives you exactly that, variety. Different sound sources and different levels of sound. In the analysis of Manha De Carnival […]