variety of different influences from other countries that are included in such things as music‚ dancing‚ food‚ history and sports. The music of Cuba has an enormous African and European influence. One of the main musical fusions in Cuban music is the son. Other typical Cuban forms are habanera‚ guaracha‚ danzón‚ rumba‚ bolero‚ chachacha‚ mambo‚ cha-cha-cha‚ punto and many variations on these themes. Cuban music has been immensely popular and influential
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special effects can be heard in virtuosic music. The goal of all virtuosos is to achieve fame and fortune. Performing in front of upper-class audiences and the fact that virtuosic performers composed their own music typically helped them achieve this goal. Fans of virtuosic musicians valued the excitement in watching their spectacular performances‚ whereas those who were not fans had negative connotations of these kinds of musicians and believed that their music sounded empty. The height of the virtuoso
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The “Maple Leaf Rag” by Scott Joplin‚ is one of the most famous ragtime music known in modern times. The song is reminiscent of the last time I went to Disneyland‚ and is played commonly there by the pianists employed there having shows‚ which brings back good memories‚ therefore‚ making me biassed to say that it makes me feel happy and excited. Like ragtime is is known today‚ the tune is all solo piano‚ no vocals. The tune is upbeat and fast‚ and you can hear a lot of moving up and down the scale
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"Is that Raiden from Mortal Kombat spinning records?" - Me I walked into the room and immediately felt like a dickhead. (Which honestly‚ is not that unusual). I was the only one not in Coachella garb or wearing Native America inspired face paint. There was a person (I assume) on the stage wearing something close to what I think a lightning god would wear if he was spinning records. The thing was halfway through his set I guess the electricity went out for a second and everything skipped. I guess
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In this age‚ music is more popular each day. Countless songs are written every moment‚ some are supposed to make you feel happy‚ sad or angry. Songs are really good when it comes to making people feel certain emotions. But sometimes‚ people can relate to songs because they know exactly what it is about. Whether it´s love‚ despair or even revolution. Songs about revolution are widely popular because of the widespread anarchism‚ but also because many people live in horrible conditions and need something
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Salsa is a style of music and dance practice by different cultures on all over the world. Salsa is way of communicating others who you are‚ not only by singing also by dancing. Different cultures have different way of singing and dancing salsa. Sometime‚ even though people are from the same culture they have different ways of transmitting salsa music and dance. Salsa is a very unique style that can be projected as romantic melody or very energetic and dynamic. When Africans arrived to Cuba
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“Hound Dog” is a song that took America by storm and continues to resonate throughout the nation today. The song was first produced by Big Mama Thornton and later recorded by Elvis Presley. By listening to both versions‚ one will find a number of similarities and differences. Regarding similarities‚ both artists heavily incorporate elements of the blues. In both versions‚ the artists use standardized lyrical patterns with guitar breaks in between. Moreover‚ both employ handclapping to the overall
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Antwan Walker Jr. May 19‚ 2011 Music B2 Collins My Favorite Song My most appreciated song on this earth today is “Gimme Dat”‚ by Ciara. This is my most appreciated song because this song fits my personality. It has a combination and a justified amount of both dancing and singing. The song itself puts on a certain performance toward the listeners‚ and it gives meaning to the singer/songwriter. The style of this song is a very up-beat tempo; it’s a hip-hop song. It’s a song that Deejays would
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Nobody can just forget about a loved one after they pass away‚ but often people never know how to celebrate their life in such a way that they will be remembered forever. Wiz Khalifa does just that with his song‚ “See you again”‚ which honors famous actor Paul Walker. Cameron Thomaz‚ who is widely known as Wiz Khalifa‚ is a very popular rap artist out of Pittsburgh‚ Pennsylvania. Although born in Minot‚ North Dakota‚ Khalifa started his career while attending high school in Pittsburgh. Khalifa had
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1. Who is the high-profile person you selected for the ’Google Gotcha!’ Activity? Jodi Arias‚ most famously known for her televised court trial in the murder of Travis Alexander. I chose this person because at the time of her court trial‚ I was watching the livestream as well as the youtube clips of her and found many interesting details surrounding her case. Things like the way she acted during her court case‚ buzz about her psychological state‚ and also the amount of popularity this court trial
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