Popular Music Essays

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 […]

For most people living or visiting Nashville, country music is the music they love most because Nashville is country music central. What makes each country star special? What’s the difference between Taylor Swift and Reba McEntire’s song? Reba has been around country music for nearly thirty years versus the average country star, Taylor Swift which […]

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was a world renowned American Musician, Model, Producer, and Actor. She has sold over 170 million albums internationally. She has made and achieved seven studio albums and released 3 soundtrack albums all reaching high achievements such as platinum or gold. Whitney Houston was the only […]

Stevland Hardaway Jenkins is what it may say on his birth certificate, but this world-renowned, transcendent artist is better known as Stevie Wonder. Even at birth, Stevie was ahead of his time. He was born premature and doctors were unsure if he would live. Stevie was placed in an incubator to save his life. As […]

When it comes to music, I see head arrangements and written arrangements as being alike. Even though jazz musicians don’t receive much acknowledgment, they continuously compose while improvising. Many melodies they create are not documented or recorded. If miniature tape recorders had been accessible in 1942, I would have been able to compose a new […]

Rhymes and rhythms, beats and flows, violence and hate, peace and love, music is a God given ability that we use to express ourselves and how we feel, to communicate and connect with people, to inspire or break down dreams. Music is defined not by notes on a sheet but by the people who construct […]

Crystal Smith asserts that within the realm of hip-hop culture, black women frequently face mistreatment and defacement, leading to a notable absence of respect from the industry. This mistreatment can be observed through various channels such as music video production and song lyrics. Often referred to as “Video Vixens,” these women typically commence their professional […]

Abel Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990), better known by his stage name The Weeknd, is an R&B Canadian recording artist and record producer of Ethiopian descent. Songs recorded under The Weeknd uploading them to YouTube in late 2010, though the identity of the individual behind the project was initially unknown.  In March 2011, The Weeknd […]

September 11, 2012 My essay will be about the tragedy of Selena Quintanilla, Selena was a famous Mexican/American singer and song writer. Selena Quintanilla-Perez was born in Lake Jackson, Texas on April 16. Selena’s brother, Abraham Quintanilla and Selena’s sister Suzette were little kids when Selena was born. Abraham always had a passion for music, […]