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Shaolin Boys: Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan popped off with their first single “Protect Ya Neck” in the summer of 1993. 10 young men who had grown up in the
Jeff Mills – “The Wizard”
Chicago House. Funk. Electro. Electronic Music. Electric Jazz. What do these genres have in common? Well, perhaps considered separately few elements are shared, but a
Battle of the Songs: “Goin’ Up Yonder” vs. “Oh Happy Day”
What is Gospel Music? Gospel music is considered to be a genre of Christian music and is typically used as a form of religious expression.
The Isley Brothers
Biography The Isley Brothers group was formed from Cincinnati, Ohio. Their father, O’Kelly Isley, Sr., a former United States Navy sailor and vaudeville performer and
TECHNO
Origin Techno originated in the mid 1980’s in Detroit, Michigan. Using a computerized sound, techno is usually associated with dance music in clubs. In this
It’s Time To Get Funky
The Beginning of Funk Party music, later referred to as Funk, became popular in the 70’s although emerged in the late 1960’s. Using elements from
Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers
History of R&B Rhythm and Blues, named R&B after World War II, started in cities in New York and Washington DC, Chicago, and New Jersey.
The Detroit Sound: Inner City Techno
Detroit Techno Origins Detroit Techno was created by three black native Detroit men named Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson, and Derrick May, otherwise known as the
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