Roots reggae is spiritual music that appeals to the consciousness of the listener since most, if not all, of the tracks, communicate about issues that afflict society. To this end, the music addresses injustices, honoring God, love, police brutality, consumerism, and general societal subjects. Fundamentally, roots reggae is designed to...

The 1960s and 1970s in the United States were a time of social movements, expressions of love and sexuality, and great music. American musicals of the time were successful because they individually and collectively tapped into the pulse of what was occurring around the country. The decade saw rock music...

Imagine a time when individuals of different races were not allowed to interact at all? If you had a friend who was of another race, you could not sit together at a restaurant? If you were African-American, you might have to walk several extra blocks on a hot summer day...

Opera stands alone in the world of serious music, and essentially because it extends the identity of music as a listening experience itself. Far more so than the symphony or concert, opera is theater; like a play, it has a story to tell. The stories themselves also define the genre,...

Music streaming first became prominent when the internet was vastly expanding, providing means for artists to showcase their work on websites such as YouTube and Soundcloud and streaming services such as CDBaby and Spotify. The music industry can be a very difficult place to break into, as it is subjective...