Music History

The Legendary Harry Belafonte Dies at 96

Harry Belafonte is a legendary figure in American popular culture, known for his incredible achievements as an actor, singer, humanitarian…

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What is the Eurovision Song Contest?

The Eurovision Song Contest is an internationally televised songwriting competition, organized by the European Broadcasting Union and featuring participants chosen…

1 year ago

Newport Folk Festival 2023 SOLD OUT

Next Newport Folk Festival July 28-July 30, 2023 is SOLD OUT. To get on a waiting list for tickets visit:…

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What is the New Orleans Jazz Fest?

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, also known as Jazz Fest, is one of the most iconic music festivals…

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What is the Meaning Of Bonnaroo?

If you’re a music lover, then likely you have heard of Bonnaroo. This four-day music and arts festival is one…

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What Does Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Mean?

The word is a compound word, and said by Richard Lederer in his book Crazy English to be made up of these words: super-…

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Who Wrote the Theme from The Exorcist?

The Exorcist Poster What do you remember most about the controversial 1973 horror film, The Exorcist? The special effects like Linda…

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Who Played the Organ on Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone”?

EVERYBODY MUST GET STONED. Oops! Wrong song. EVERYBODY knows the words to Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone"! Oops, not…

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Music and the Civil War

"The American Civil War (1861–1865) was a major war between the United States (the "Union") and eleven Southern slave states…

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Star Spangled Banner Lyrics

When Was The Star Spangled Banner First Sung? America's official anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was written as a poem, "Defense…

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