John Lennon was assassinated on December 8, 1980. It was a sad day for music history, and for music all around the world. When politicians are assassinated, it is one thing, but when they start killing the artists, it is a bad sign. The day John Lennon died is one of the saddest in the … Read more
Luciano Pavarotti Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI was an Italian operatic tenor who during the late part of his career crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most acclaimed and loved tenors of all time. During his career, he sold more than 100 million records. The first Three Tenors recording became the … Read more
Bel Canto stands for “beautiful singing” in Italian. It is a style of operatic singing originating in Italian singing of polyphonic (multipart) music and Italian courtly solo singing. The style began in the late 16th century and was then developed in Italian opera in the 17th, 18th, and early 19th century. To suit the bel canto style, … Read more
Jimi Hendrix’s career in the mainstream media lasted only four years. And in those four years, he managed to become one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of music. He started his career at 21 years old, after being discharged by the Army. He recorded his first singles in 1964, and made … Read more
How many streams does it take to make minimum wage? Streaming platforms like Spotify now dominate the music business. Social media apps like TikTok and Instagram are changing the playing field. And some artists are moving away from traditional record deals and revenue sources in favor of independence. The FT’s Don Newkirk Jr asks some … Read more
Kurt Cobain is one of the most famous musicians of all time. Best known as the lead vocalist of Nirvana, Cobain helped the group reach the height of popularity. Cobain was wildly creative and highly acclaimed. He was hailed as one of the most innovative musicians of the 90s. Some of the songs he wrote … Read more
Her full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty. And that is where the name of the documentary about the Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman coms from. Born in Saint Michael and Raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, she was discovered by American record producer Evan Rogers. He invited her to the United States to record demo tapes. You … Read more
When you think about it, architecture and music have nothing in common. But in reality, they go hand in hand. Without music, there is no architecture, and without architecture, there is no good music. David Byrne, the founding member and lead singer of the Talking Heads band, talks about how architecture helped music evolve. The main … Read more
Freddie Mercury is one of the most tragic stories in the music history. Widely regarded as one of the best voices and singers in music history, Mercury lived only 45 years. The British singer was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Mercury was the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen, … Read more
This thrilling documentary is revolving around the deaths of the rival rap stars Tupac Amaru Shakur and Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace. Tupac Shakur was shot multiple times in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 7, 1996 and died six days later on September 13, 1996. The Notorious B.I.G. aka ‘Biggie Smalls’, was murdered in a similar … Read more