
The Experimental Genius of R.D. Burman: Celebrating Pancham's 85th Birth Anniversary
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An ominous screech echoed through the silences of Ramgarh’s arid, rocky landscape, as the harsh w...
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How an LSD-Spiked Coffee Gave Birth To The Beatles' Revolver
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The story of "Revolver" began on a night of chaos and enlightenment. "We've had LSD!" John Lennon...
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The Visual Soundtrack Of The 70s
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In the 1960s, Elektra (a record label within the Warner Music Group) realized the potential of th...
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The Diss Track Before Dissing Was "Cool"
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While the Kendrick vs Drake feud has simmered down, let’s revisit one of the earliest “diss” trac...
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Why We're Drawn To Repetition In Music
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Music, much like language, has a unique way of resonating with our minds, and one of its most pow...
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The Many Faces Of 'Hotel California'
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'Hotel California' has always been a significant cultural touchstone in music. Since its release ...
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The Story Behind Johnny Cash's Iconic Photo
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The infamous shot of Johnny Cash flipping the bird at San Quentin Prison in 1969.This photograph,...
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David Bowie And His Alter Egos
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David Bowie always emphasized his roles as a writer and actor ahead of being a musician. Initiall...
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Did The CIA Really Try To Kill Bob Marley?
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Bob Marley used his influence to spread messages of peace, love, and rebellion, even when his lif...
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How 'Soul Train' Reshaped The Narrative Of Black America On TV
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For 35 years, "Soul Train" took America on a rhythmic ride, celebrating black culture, music, and...
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Braz Gonsalves and His Jazz Odyssey
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Listening to Devapriya, a collection of music by Braz Gonsalves released on 45s in the early 70s....
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India's Own Woodstock; Sneha Yatra '71
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"If you remember Woodstock, you weren't there." This quote pretty much sums up an event that shap...
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The History Of Rock N Roll
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Rock 'n' roll emerged in the United States in the early 1950s as a fusion of various musical styl...
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India’s Cassette Culture – Music for The Masses
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The cassette tape was one of the most culturally significant technologies in the latter half of t...
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Dangdut: The Indonesian Folk Pop Genre Influenced By Bollywood
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It only takes a quick google search to find out how popular Bollywood is.
One can find love find ...
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Reminiscing The Asha Puthli Era | Mr. Bongo Presents The First Official Asha Puthli Compilation Album
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Asha Puthli born and raised in Bombay is a singer-songwriter. Her music largely sits somewhere in...
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