… life under white Southern oppression. Economic conditions in the south were horrible from the civil war well into the 1940's. Daily life was a harsh economic struggle, the blues emerged as a reaction to the worsening of southern economy. From religion,…

… is a software program that allows registered users to download and upload music over the Internet, free of cost. Over the past few years, Napster has been the target of criticism, disapproval and lawsuits. It has been one of the most talked about…

… Mast. Of Music and Music Lit. 10:00MWF Béla Bartók was born in 1881 in Greater Hungary. With the title of "the greatest Hungarian composer" he is considered one of the most significant musicians of the twentieth…

… Traditions Prior to the arrival of Cortes the music of Mexico, played with rattles, drums, reed and clay flutes, and conch-shell horns, was an integral part of religious celebrations. Quickly, however, as Christianity spread, in many areas these…

… hard rock. They were also one of the greatest success stories that ever played hard rock music. The group was one the more popular hard rock groups that performed in the seventies, and even had some hits in the 1960's. The members of the group are…

… Play Sweet Music", published in Performing Songwriter Magazine in 2002, is trying to argue that free internet downloads are good for music industry and its artists. The target audience Ian focuses on is all the artists and musicians the music industry.…

… the point of view of the sister of a child being repetitively abused, rather than that of a by standing adult. But the narrative scheme is much more complicated... The song is in the first person, meaning that the sister is saying it seeing through…

… an Acadian who was deported during the great deportation of the Acadians. It is a song of sadness, pride, and honour; all mixed into one. It is sad because the Acadians were forced to leave their family and friends. The pride comes with the fact that…

… of ideas, values, and concepts. Carl S. Taylor and Virgil Taylor are able to clearly reveal that hip-hop has become a popular part of society and has evolved since its creation. Their article "Hip-Hop and Youth Culture: Contemplations of an Emerging…

… Woodley and Dobe Newton. It is a song that celebrates unity in diversity, recognising differences in ethnic background and remembrance of its history. It recognises significant events and icons in Australia's culture, history and spirit and many reflects…