Music

If you asked a Rap artist where the term rap originated you may be told it came from hip hop music in the 1970’s. They may explain it as rhythmic beats or modern urban music. If the truth be known, Rap originated in South Africa.

I can describe the release from Pop Music sensation, and American Idol contestant Taylor Hicks for you with just one word… Outstanding!

America may not have had a hit single in more than 20 years, but the band that won the 1972 Grammy Award for Best New Artist is not forgotten.

Many of the Beatles best songs were never officially released on an album but were instead released only as singles. They did this because they felt that by releasing their singles again on the albums they would be "cheating their fans." If you want to have all of the Beatles official originally releases on CD then you must purchase the Past Masters sets Volumes 1 and 2 which collect all of the Beatles singles that were never released on an official Beatles album.

My Chemical Romance is an American rock band hailing from New Jersey that's been around since 2001. It's not easy to categorize exactly what type of music they play, although 'alternative rock' would be a good place to start.

Every band in New York would stop in at the Savoy either to take part in the "battle of the bands", or just have a drink and check out the "King". Through the 30's the list of musicians that frequented the club is a who's who of the swing era; Duke Ellington (photo), Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa - just imagine being there!

I've been going to concerts for years and out of the multitude of groups and entertainers, there's only a few that I can count on my fingers and toes that perform an extremely well put together show. And last night I saw one of those rare groups at the Canyon Club in Agoura, CA - Los Lobos.

A delicious and tasteful dish often depends on a proper mixing and choice of the ingredients. The kind of ingredients we choose to make our dish, a subtle calculation of the amounts of food, the specific spices we add will determine color, taste, smell and the aspect of our dish. Similarly, musical artists should realize about the importance of a real chemistry between themselves and the listener.

The Police reunited for an appearance on the 2007 Grammy Awards Show. Anyone familiar with Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland knows that a Grammy Awards Show would not be reason enough to play together on television. They have announced a new tour. Find out why the band fell apart and what may have brought them back together.

The Police yesterday confirmed their highly-anticipated concert North American tour will begin on May 28th in Vancouver. The tour will continue this fall with dates in the UK and Europe, including appearances in Holland, Germany, Italy and France with additional countries to be announced.

Two different blues songs fight it out for the same name, "Stormy Monday Blues."

The Dixie Chicks were the big winners at Grammy Awards, Sunday. The singers earned five Grammys -- the highest American music industry honors.

The U.S. music industry is handing out its most prestigious awards, the Grammys, at a ceremony in Los Angeles, California.

Rapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson made over $50 million in 2004 without ever releasing a song. In today's society, it's not uncommon for musicians like "50" to expand their business horizons to include film, clothing apparel, and artist management. But until the latter half of the 20th century, the notion was unheard of--especially for an artist of color.

Am I the only one out there who thinks that a lot of gospel music, especially on contemporary christian radio-all sound the same? Is anyone out there concerned? Does anyone miss the heartfelt worship of Keith Green?