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From the 1940s to the present, urban music has creatively changed during each decade. The artists managed to find innovative ways to update the music.

Googie architecture became a love affair between futuristic architecture and Americans all over. It symbolized progress and gave hope for the future.

This will probably be the last Christmas music recommendation of the year, but we wanted to give a quick shoutout about Bil Carpenter's "An Uncloudy Christmas."

Frank Zappa, an American composer, defied all musical categorization while he blended genres ranging from rock, classical, avant-garde, and jazz.

Soul music reached its high point during the 1960s and early 1970s. It declined during the 1980s, but reemerged in the late 1990s, which has led to a soul Renaissance.

Listening to Liz McComb's "Soul, Peace & Love" is like circling the globe on a richly diverse musical tour. The soulful songstress serves up a true world music album.

If you have kids you may already know the band, Go Fish. Think 4Him for families. Their new Christmas album, "Snow," will expand their audience into the next generation.

Catch this lively singing, dancing, and music act playing nightly at the Chula Vista Resort.

A look at the song "Fast Car" from Paul Simon and Wyclef Jean, and what it says about music in the 21st century.

A review of the new album by Bedouin Soundclash, "Street Gospels". It's punk, it's dub, dancehall, soul, reggae and even a little doo wop - all disguised as pop rock.

Black Landlord's first full-length album "Addicted to Distraction" fuses funky big-band brass with Motown soul and Hip-Hop. The result: an eclectic musical tirade.

For anyone interested in building their reggae music library, these classic Bob Marley CDs are a great place to start.

Featuring three Toronto premieres and one Canadian premiere along with two popular musicals, CanStage aims to celebrate their birthday with a bang.

Hip-hop media pioneer Ed Lover has linked up with Uneek, formerly of Bounce Squad, to create FEM (Females Earning Money).

Start your party planning off by choosing a theme for guests to get creative with.

Early urban artists attracted black followers. Rock & roll and disco artists made crossover music. Since the late 80s, blacks have stopped the deliberate crossover trend.

Isaac Hayes inspired generations of musicians with groundbreaking Soul, R&B, The Memphis Sound and Rap. Hayes overcame a background of poverty to win two Grammy Awards.

Few artists have the vocal chops of Melinda Doolittle, but it's her emotional connection to the material that makes her one of the best vocalists of her generation.

Taste of MInnesota in St. Paul, runs from July 3-6, 2008. The Fourth of July weekend on Harriett Island features food, music and Fourth of July Fireworks nightly.

Lauryn Hill's solo debut blew the minds of millions of fans. See how this ground-breaking album impacted the music world and how it continues to stand out today.

The late Terry Carr's selection of the best SF stories of 1985

Festa Italiana is the premiere Italian festival in America, held on the Summerfest Grounds on the lake front in Miwaukee, Wisconsin on July 17 - 20, 2008.

The largest Polish festival in the United States is on Milwaukee's Summerfest Grounds June 20 - 22, 2008. Celebrate the ethnic culture and heritage.

Buzz band status attached itself early to the Raveonettes. Now, though, the band's Sharin Foo and Sune Rose Wagner are no longer the hot young things du jour.

Stockholme Syndrome is bold, exciting and proves that there are still people out there who care enough to write and sing about controversial topics

Music of every variety and genre permeats from Summerfest, the world's largest music festival, as it celebrates its fortieth year in 2007.