Gospel music holds a profound place in Black history, serving as a soundtrack for resilience, faith, and the fight for justice. Rooted in African spirituals, […]
From Ragtime to Jazz: The Story of Scott Joplin
Scott Joplin, often called the “King of Ragtime,” was a musical pioneer whose influence paved the way for the development of jazz. His innovative compositions […]
Love Songs Throughout History
Love has always been one of the most profound human emotions, and throughout history, musicians have captured its essence in song. Love songs transcend time, […]
Beethoven Blues
In the months of November and December, music releases are typically left to Christmas and Holiday releases. But today, November 15th, has been a day […]
Richard Wagner
Born on May 22nd, 1813, Richard Wagner was a very controversial composer when he was alive, and even after his passing. Find out more in […]
What is the most famous Mexican song?
Happy Cinco de Mayo! May the 5th is the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, where the Mexican army defeated the French in 1862. It […]
What Child is This?
Throughout my years of life and musicianship, I’ve had lots of favorite Christmas songs. But more recently, one that wasn’t high on the list of […]
Get Back Thoughts #2: Teamwork
Last week, I wrote about the Beatles documentary “Get Back”. I wrote about how they needed help and got it from Billy Preston. This week, […]
Mr. Handel’s unintentional Christmas Songs
George Friedrich Handel wrote two pieces that are sung so often this season and are beloved, but….weren’t intended as Christmas music. The first one is […]
Get Back Thoughts #1: Help
Recently on Disney+, the documentary “Get Back”, using archival footage of The Beatles was released. I had the opportunity to watch all 3 parts, and […]