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SONGWRITER

Ellington's classic song established swing as a jazz form

USA
, Jazz, Popular Song, 1930s, 2010s
Collaboration

Ravi Shankar and Philip Glass find a colorful meeting point for European and Indian classics

India,
USA
, Raga, Indian Classical, 20st Century Classical
SONGWRITER

Who is the true architect behind The House of the Rising Sun?

England,
USA
, Ballade, Blues, Popular Song, Rock, Classical, 1930s, 1940s, 1960s, 2000s
ORCHESTRA

Defining Gershwin rhapsody was conceived on a train trip

USA
, Jazz, Rhapsody, 20st Century Classical
Collaboration

World musicians Kronos Quartet destroy the shackles of genre

USA
, Lullaby, Popular Song, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
Collaboration

Metallica with San Francisco Symphony: fresh & heavy atmosphere of modern opera

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, Heavy Metal, Popular Song, 1990s, 2000s
FILM

The Shape of Water bringing Alexandre Desplat his second Oscar trophy

USA
, Film Score, 2010s
SONGWRITER

Dazed and Confused: evolution through Led Zeppelin live shows

England,
USA
, Folk, Popular Song, Rock, 1960s, 1970s
PIANO

Chick Corea's Spanish pulse in the masterful jazz standard

USA
, Jazz, Latin, 1970s
TRUMPET

Chet Baker: the divine voice of the West Coast jazz

USA
, Jazz, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s
FOOTBALL

Liverpool FC and the famous You'll Never Walk Alone chant in a Pink Floyd track

England,
USA
, Art Rock, Popular Song, 1960s, 1970s
SAROD

Ali Akbar Khan: the true guru of Indian classical harmony

India,
USA
, Raga, Indian Classical
Contemporary Composer

Glassworks by Philip Glass is flavored with Bach and Bowie

USA
, 20st Century Classical
FILM

Man of Constant Sorrow revived in the Coen brothers' classic

USA
, Film Score, Folk, Popular Song, Soundtrack, 1920s, 1950s, 2000s, 2010s
Classical Guitar

Asturias by Isaac Albéniz and its life in The Doors interpretation

Spain,
USA
, Romantic, 1960s

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The History of Popular Music

Discover stories from each decade. Listen to gems from the 1960s, 1970s, and more.
Musical Modes

Explore Phrygian, Lydian, Dorian, and other modes through the harmonic analysis of popular songs.
Early Music

Read all about the formative music of the past centuries. Enjoy the regal yet easy sounds of the Baroque and Renaissance.
Indian Classical Music

Dive into the South Asian philosophy through Indian classical music. Learn about musical traditions of the Hindustani and Carnatic culture.
The Epoch of Romanticism

Get a taste of the most beloved and fruitful music period. See the personalities behind the major shift of the eras — from Classical to Romantic.
Nature Sounds

Download for free HQ soundscapes recorded in a mixed forest, including bird songs, cricket choruses, and night or afternoon thunderstorms.