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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 digg_url = ‘http://www.vinylrevinyl.com/2010/02/03/18-musical-innovations-we-can-thank-african-americans-for/’;
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Without African Americans, there is no American music. Some of the most raw, energetic, complex, and groundbreaking music that has ever been played was played by African Americans from the US. Everything we listen to today, in some way or [...]
Jazz Fusion: A Primer
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 digg_url = ‘http://www.vinylrevinyl.com/2009/01/22/jazz-fusion-a-primer/’;
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My current music obsession is jazz fusion. This genre got its start in the late 1960\’s; many cite Miles Davis\’ \”In a Silent Way\” as the first \”fusion\” album. So, what is it? In short, jazz mixed with a little rock and a little funk. Of [...]