The falsetto virtuosity of the Weeknd, headliner of this year’s Super Bowl halftime show, contrasts with popular ShantyTok singalongs. How do these both reflect masculinity in 2021?
Daily life on a ship could be monotonous and dreary, so songs were sung to lighten the mood.
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Many boys stop singing at adolescence – but with the right support, they can continue to sing through their voice change and emerge as lifetime singers.
Busking has long been a way for musicians to gain performance experience and garner a following. Digital platforms are powerful tools that can transmit local artists to global audiences.
If the range of a song is good for you, you’re much more likely to enjoy and find ease in singing it.
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Penn State researchers who call themselves the ‘Happy Birthday Club’ suggest that we shouldn’t make judgments about our singing abilities based on familiar tunes that happen to be really hard.
The Masked singer forces us to rely on our listening skills, while distracting us with crazy costumes.
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Hit television show The Masked Singer encourages us to hone our listening skills. In fact, the voice gives us clues about emotion and identity every day.
Perfect pitch: Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
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When record executives tried to mold Franklin’s sound to their liking, her career sputtered. Then legendary producer Jerry Wexler came along. His approach? Stay out of her way.
Singing increases breathing control and lung capacity, can improve your health, and release the happy hormone.
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