Clara Haskil in a photograph used in the documentary ‘Clara Haskil. Le mystère de l'interprète’.
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Charlie Chaplin once said: “I have known three geniuses in my life: Einstein, Churchill and Clara Haskil”. So why are only
English rock duo Nova Twins: Georgia South (left) and Amy Love (right).
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Black artists have been fundamental to the history of alternative music – the introduction of the Mobos’ alternative category mustn’t forget that.
The more often you expose yourself to loud noise, the greater your risk of hearing loss.
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Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent, which is why looking after your hearing while you’re young is so crucial.
Music influences our brain from an early age.
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When we listen to music, our brain predicts what will happen next. This prediction then influences whether or not we enjoy a song.
Whether you’re 16 going on 17 or 79 going on 80, singing classics and new numbers virtually with a group brings joy.
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I’m happy again: A pandemic-induced move to virtual music theatre presents a paradigm shift for the genre, yet reveals surprising benefits in facilitating new access to music in community.
King David playing the lyre in a scene from a 15th-century manuscript of the Book of Psalms.
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Gratitude and praise are not only some of the most common themes in Christian music, but also some of the oldest.
Literary devices abound in Taylor Swift’s body of work.
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Swift, like all writers, draws from her literary forebears to craft new works.
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Music has the potential to change our experience of intrusive thoughts and how we deal with pain.
Amy Grant performs in Abbotsford, British Columbia, in 2017.
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The genre of contemporary Christian music has been around for decades, but the line between CCM and secular pop music has always been blurry.
Without its iconic music, the shower scene of the movie ‘Psycho’ would likely create a very different experience for viewers.
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Music and film have gone hand in hand ever since the release of ‘The Jazz Singer’ nearly 100 years ago.
Is it ever too late?
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We are all told to follow our calling. Here’s what happens if you pursue a more ‘sensible’ career instead.
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On October 24 1972, the world heard the infectious grooves and seamless vocal delivery of the song Superstition for the very first time.
Members of Tasmanian Youth Orchestra.
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A new study shows how teamwork, empathy and grit – all components of resilience – can be developed through group music making.
Ella Fitzgerald performs in 1967.
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Few educators realise one decision in 1975 about notating standards cemented a practice excluding women.
Dylan’s complex creative process is unique among contemporary singer-songwriters.
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Because Dylan draws from songs from the past, he has been accused of plagiarism. But this view has been colored by a distorted understanding of the creative process.
Something people today have in common with civilizations past: a love of music.
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For thousands of years, music has been an essential part of the human experience.
Elements affecting the popularity of songs change over time and should be continuously explored, say data science researchers.
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Whether we’re talking songs that are popular on Spotify, or were Billboard hits through the ‘40s up to recent years, popularity cannot be attributed solely to quantifiable acoustic elements.
Loretta Lynn’s music articulated the fears, dreams and anger of women living in a patriarchal society.
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Through songs such as ‘The Pill,’ Lynn addressed issues confronting all women. The country star died on Oct. 4 at age 90.
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Pianos can seem like members of a family; but new homes for them can be hard to find.
Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Alla Pugacheva during a 2014 awards ceremony honoring the pop singer with the Order For Merit to the Fatherland.
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In opinion polls over the past two decades, she’s routinely selected as one of the most popular Russians – often appearing second only to Vladimir Putin.