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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 [...]
Chillin with Brazilian: Bossa Nova
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 digg_url = ‘http://www.vinylrevinyl.com/2010/01/13/chillin-with-brazilian-bossa-nova/’;
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Lately, I have been captivated by a music with lush textures, relaxed melodies, and a fantastic sense of place. This music comes from a very unique part of the world with a vibrant musical history and amazing natural beauty. The Place is Brazil, and the [...]
Music and Freedom
Saturday, July 4th, 2009 digg_url = ‘http://www.vinylrevinyl.com/2009/07/04/music-and-freedom/’;
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Here we are on a beautiful 4th of July–at least here in the United States, and the issue of freedom with regards to music comes to mind. We are quite lucky here in the US that music, for the most part, is a widely accepted and enjoyed. [...]
A Musical Day In The Life…
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 digg_url = ‘http://www.vinylrevinyl.com/2009/03/31/a-musical-day-in-the-life/’;
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Anyone who knows me knows that I am a pretty fanatical music lover. Not really the kind that has opinions on what you should listen to, but the kind who always has his headphones on. So, let\’s take a look at a day in [...]
The Joy of Music
Monday, November 17th, 2008 digg_url = ‘http://www.vinylrevinyl.com/2008/11/17/the-joy-of-music/’;
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As evidenced by my many postings here, most people can tell that I am a big-time music lover. In my relatively short life, I have listened to thousands of hours of music at home, in the car, at work, and at shows. I have crossed many [...]