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Charles Burney (1726 - 1814)
Charles Burney was a music historian and critic living in the 18th Century who travelled the continent, noting his thoughts on the present state of music.
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Play Something Country
Suite 101 caught up with one half of country duo, Brooks & Dunn for a brief chat, just as we was about to go on air to host his weekly radio show.
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Book Review: Legend of a Rock Star
Part memoir, part hallucination, Legend of a Rock Star by punk pioneer Dee Dee Ramone, bassist of legendary New York group The Ramones, is a thoroughly compelling read.
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The Ten Best Metal Albums Of 2009
As if by rogue Vikings slashing with ruddy axes, the monstrous serpent of 2009's metal releases has been hacked and hewn into a ten-necked, head-banging Hydra.
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Public Support of Music
Royalties support artists, but they take a finical toll on live venues and radio stations. Government endowments fund musical education, but often only for certain genres
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Ten Best Albums of the Decade
Standing on the brink of 2010, looking back over the noughties, it is bizarre to believe that the two top selling albums of the decade were by the Beatles and 'NSYNC.
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Top Ten Artists of the Decade
Eminem, who was born after the Beatles broke up, has sold more than 32.2 million albums since 2000. This makes him the top selling artist of the decade in the USA.
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Cartel: Cycles
Cartel's new album called "Cycles" is about exactly what it sounds like--the classic steps of a dying connection or relationship.
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10 Songs About Cheaters
Ever since Moses came down from the mountain, and perhaps before, tales of extra-marital affairs have proved to be compelling reasons to sing and write about it.
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10 Songs About Death
Death is an inevitable conclusion. Yet, even as it is something of a grim reminder that life will not be forever, death has been a rich source of songwriting.
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Tori Amos Produces Stunning Holiday Disc
Christmas or holiday collections by current musical artists are generally cliched versions of well-known songs. This is not the case with Tori Amos' latest effort.
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Kids' Music that Adults will Love
Parents always appreciate children's music that doesn't drive them crazy. Here are two CDs that will be popular for both kids and grownups alike.
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Susan Boyle Lives The Dream
The unlikely star of Britain's Got Talent hits some highs with a smart and eclectic set of songs sure to please a wide audience.
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Artist Overview: Country Music's Bombshel
Drawing on real life and making their childhood dreams come true, musicians Kristy Osmunson and Kelley Shepard turned duo Bombshel into a chart-climbing act in 2009.
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Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Charles Wesley and Felix Mendelssohn had very different ideas for their words and music, yet "Hark the Herald" is one of the most recognized Christmas carols today.
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Dial "S" For Sonny
Blue Note's 'Dial "S" For Sonny' is a simply delightful turn from the ill-fated pianist and composer Sonny Clark...
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How File Sharing Effects Music
The economic consequences of file sharing goes beyond the pay scale of top artists, experts believe that piracy also minimizes diversity in popular music.
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Economics of Music
How demand elasticity, age, activity, and talent effect the price of a recording.
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History Of The Les Paul Electric Guitar
The Les Paul electric guitar has a popularity and style which has endured for over half a century. Find out more about Les Paul himself and his classic guitar.
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