Music has been described as a powerful force, capable of connecting people within and across geographic, generational, and cultural boundaries. It exists in various combinations of melodies, harmonies, rhythms, and sounds as forms of expression, celebration, i…
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Strengthening Your Spirits During Difficult Times
Be mindful of the company you keep during difficult times.
Life has a way of throwing a few curveballs your way when you’re least expecting it. Though you may have been through your fair share of ups and downs over your years, it can still be hard to find yo…
Read MoreFrom East to West: How Bhangra Became a Cultural Phenomenon
Traditional bhangra music and folk dancing are closely linked to celebrations of this springtime holiday.
Religion and culture are closely tied together, often developing simultaneously and giving birth to important customs and traditions. Humans use both music and…
Honoring Women in Jazz
Honor these important women in jazz.
Jazz is a style of music that doesn’t have a huge following, but it was huge in its heyday in the 1920s. What a lot of people don’t know is that jazz opened doors for women. The music was a force in women’s liberation of t…
Celebrating Youth Art Month
A simple list of ways that you can celebrate Youth Art Month by living a more artful life at home.
In 1961, the Children’s Art Month began as a way to emphasize the value of participating in art for children in elementary schools. Eight years later, it was rename…