Bach is one of the most revered classical composers of all time. His music has been enjoyed by audiences for centuries, and his piano pieces are some of the most beloved classical works ever written. Bach started his career on the harpsichord, but the vast majority of his music has now been adopted for the … Read more
London-based saxophonist Tom Smith has a new double album ‘Drifter Days’ with a trio led by Czech pianist Daniel Bulatkin. The launch will be at Pizza Express Dean Street on Monday 23 May. ‘drifter days’ was recorded after a nineteen-date tour of venues and festivals both large and small in the Czech Republic in 2019, … Read more
Some of the most popular and influential artists in the music industry were born into Jewish homes. Jewish singers have graced us with evergreen songs across all genres, singing about everything from important political and social issues to philosophical introspections and love. Read on to learn more about some of the greatest and most famous … Read more
Vocalist, actor, entertainer. West Midlands-born Richard Shelton has a complex relationship with Frank Sinatra. Captivated from a young age, he developed an affinity with Ol’ Blue Eyes that has lasted a lifetime. He has played the part of Sinatra in ‘Sinatra: RAW’ and ‘Rat Pack Confidential’, performances which won him acting awards both in the … Read more
Back when we were in college, my wife and I would sometimes “argue” about whether her instrument (piano) or my instrument (violin) was the more difficult of the two. I would always complain about how truly difficult it is to play in tuneAnd if you’d like to learn more about why exactly intonation is so … Read more
Today’s guest writer is no stranger to my blog; Japanese pianist Yuki Negishi has written many articles chronicling her pianistic journey to date and you can read them in my Blog Archives, under Guest Post Series. In this post, she describes her most recent project; the recording of her new album, Enigma. I’m both honored … Read more
K-pop culture is taking the world by storm, and everyone is paying attention. The rising trend of Korean singers becoming global megastars is a big deal. Many of these shining stars share the spotlight as part of favored groups — some sparkle as solo artists. But the fans are showing support in droves, proving that … Read more
There’s more to Red Bull than the caffeine boost. It’s no secret that the prolific energy drink brand has successfully parlayed its consumer appeal into a thriving lifestyle brand making its name synonymous with discovering the many thrills life has to offer. There’s arguably no better testament to the success of the company’s ventures off … Read more
Having started their career churning out pure black metal in the city of Gdańsk, Poland, over the course of 30 years Behemoth have grown to become arguably their country’s finest musical export. It’s not been without controversy however, with band to this day facing backlash from the religious conservatives in their home country (and abroad). … Read more
Despite Egypt’s pressure on artists to conform to a specific Arab vibe, unique and revolutionary Egyptian vocalists rose to fame by creating new sounds that changed the definition of Arab music. In this list are 10 of the most famous Egyptian singers that created their own brand of music that pushed the boundaries of traditional … Read more