Actress Marisa Abela and actor Eddie Marsan film a scene for the Amy Winehouse biopic ‘Back to Black’ in London.
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Some viewers seem to want Abela’s voice to be a carbon copy of Winehouse’s. But the art of vocal impersonation isn’t about perfect replication.
The Mari Lwyd makes a welcome appearance in Chepstow.
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The Mari Lwyd and the plygain are two prominent Welsh traditions celebrated over Christmas and the new year.
‘The Shepherd of the Hills’ has been running for 63 years and is the most performed outdoor drama in the U.S.
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Comedians like Stephen Colbert might mock the entertainment mecca, but live theater is in too much of a crisis to dismiss the town’s formula of spectacle meets story.
Country singer Adley Stump, a former contestant on NBC’s hit reality show ‘The Voice,’ performs at an Air Force base in Washington state.
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With the TV writers and actors strikes leaving networks with little scripted content, the fall 2023 lineup will be saturated with low-cost reality TV shows like ‘The Voice.’
The science behind rhyme, rhythm and repetition.
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Music creates powerful memories and emotional connections in our brains.
Sir Elton John performed a two-hour headline set at the Glastonbury festival at the age of 76.
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Every part of the body ages, including the vocal cords. But there are some things you can do to reduce the impact on your voice.
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Singing, as a communal exercise, can break down social barriers, reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.
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The ‘joyful strains’ of our anthem are often just strained.
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Everyone who sings – from young students to passionate amateurs – should be taking care of their voice.
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When you sing together, what you really get for Christmas isn’t just more socks or the latest techno gadget – it’s the real gift of joyful human connection.
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.
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Today she is most recognised for roles in Mary Poppins or The Sound of Music, but Julie Andrews made her professional West End debut at the age of 12.
Olivia Rodrigo performs at the Glastonbury Festival in June 2022.
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Through stitches, duets and green screens, Olivia Rodrigo showcases the postmodern appeal of today’s popular music
Because of the demanding ways in which they use their voices, performers have increased risks of voice injuries. Canadian singer Michael Bublé underwent vocal cord surgery in 2016.
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Singers and actors are more likely to have voice injuries, but less likely to report them or seek treatment due to stigma and fears that it may affect their career.
A faded photograph is attached to the headstone that marks the gravesite of Emmett Till in Chicago.
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Many Black audiences are justifiably weary of works about their community told from white perspectives. But authorship isn’t always black and white.
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You might have heard singing helps lower stress hormones – but there are so many benefits to warming up our voices and letting loose.
Blob Opera, developed by Google and AI artist David Li, lets students manipulate a soprano, alto, tenor and bass quartet of blobs.
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From incorporating video-based performances to learning new composition apps, teaching students virtually has forced music educators to learn and share new ways to reach students.
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He fearlessly pushed at artistic boundaries, and believed in the spontaneity of live performance; Freddie Mercury’s legend continues.
David Vincent of death metal band Morbid Angel in Washington, D.C., in September 2012.
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Not unlike gospel music, death metal seems heavily preoccupied with spiritual matters. Does this mean Death Metal is a form of spiritual music?
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Active arts activities where you are an active participant will best help you through the long days of lockdown.