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  Music Theory

  The Andalusian cadence: distinct chord progression of flamenco that captivated all pop music genres

  Spain, Flamenco, Folk,

  Popular Song

  , 1960s, 1970s
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  Cello

  Microtonality: the variety of approaches to microtonal music in world cultures

  England, India, Italy, USA, Madrigal,

  Popular Song

  , Raga, Renaissance, Indian Classical, 20st Century Classical, 2000s
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  SONGWRITER

  Mixture of traditional Mexican melody and rhythms as the secret of popularity behind Maria Grever's songs

  Mexico, Spain, USA,

  Popular Song

  , 1920s, 1930s, 1940s
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  CHOIR

  Gershwin's Summertime: the most recorded song draws inspiration from Ukrainian lullaby and African American spiritual

  Ukraine, USA, Folk, Jazz, Opera,

  Popular Song

  , Rock, 20st Century Classical, 1930s, 1960s, 2010s 2 comments
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  Classical Guitar

  The native heart of Peruvian folk as explored by ethnomusicologist Alomía Robles

  Peru, USA,

  Popular Song

  , Zarzuela, 1970s, 20st Century Classical
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  SONGWRITER

  The smoky alto of Chabuca Granda elevated the Creole waltz to the international level

  Peru,

  Popular Song

  , 1960s, 1970s, 1980s
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  SONGWRITER

  Just Another Diamond Day: the stunning rediscovery of the hippie-era gem

  England, Folk,

  Popular Song

  , 1960s, 1970s
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  Cor Anglais

  The alloy of melody and spoken word in the music of Reynaldo Hahn

  France, Venezuela,

  Popular Song

  , Romantic
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  SONGWRITER

  The timeless tragedy of Molly Malone

  Ireland, Folk,

  Popular Song

  , 20st Century Classical, Romantic
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  FILM

  The unique music garden of Toru Takemitsu

  Japan, Film Score,

  Popular Song

  , 20st Century Classical
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  SONGWRITER

  La Mer poem became an international hit after years of searching for a melody

  France, USA, Jazz,

  Popular Song

  , Soundtrack, 1940s, 1950s, 1990s
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  SONGWRITER

  German roots of the Moon of Alabama

  Germany, USA, Opera,

  Popular Song

  , 1920s, 1960s, 1970s
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  SONGWRITER

  Voice of Wassoulou preserves the ancient roots of West Africa

  Mali, Folk,

  Popular Song

  , World Music, 1980s
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  FILM

  The drama of The Chain kept alive on the big screen

  United Kingdom, USA,

  Popular Song

  , Rock, Soundtrack, 1970s, 2010s
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  Trombone

  Moonlight Serenade got its name to contrast the sun

  USA, Jazz,

  Popular Song

  , 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s
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  SONGWRITER

  Cream's biggest hit inspired by Hendrix's debut in England

  England,

  Popular Song

  , Rock, 1960s
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  SONGWRITER

  I Put a Spell on You: the wild roots of the song's blackout drunk recording

  USA,

  Popular Song

  , 1950s, 1960s
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  SONGWRITER

  There were no bluebirds over the White Cliffs of Dover

  United Kingdom, USA,

  Popular Song

  , 1940s
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  FILM

  Easy Living owes Billie Holiday for giving it voice

  USA, Film Score,

  Popular Song

  , 1930s, 1940s, 1950s
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  Anthem

  Prog rock version of Jerusalem was banned by BBC

  England,

  Popular Song

  , Progressive Rock, 20st Century Classical 4 comments
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  SONGWRITER

  Ursula Le Guin as told through English alt-folk

  England, Folk,

  Popular Song

  , 2010s
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  SONGWRITER

  The Birth of 'Venus': from Stephen Foster, to The Big Three, and Shocking Blue

  England, Netherlands, USA,

  Popular Song

  , 1960s, 1970s, Classical
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  MALE VOCAL

  Dede Efendi: the father of the famous Ottoman waltz

  Turkey, Dance,

  Popular Song

  , Waltz, Classical
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  SONGWRITER

  MTV and EMI did not appreciate the concept of Kate Bush's iconic Running Up That Hill

  England, Art Rock, New Wave,

  Popular Song

  , 1980s 1 comment
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  SONGWRITER

  The swan song of Abbey Lincoln, the voice of human rights

  USA, Jazz,

  Popular Song

  , 1990s
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  CELLO

  Classical cello tribute to Bob Marley's No Woman No Cry

  England,

  Popular Song

  , 2010s
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  HARP

  The Celtic Baroque roots of Stairway to Heaven

  England, Ireland, Folk,

  Popular Song

  , 1970s, Baroque 6 comments
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  SONGWRITER

  The rock'n'roll wave overshadowed Lazybones writer

  USA,

  Popular Song

  , 1930s, 1940s
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  TECHNOLOGIES

  Massive Attack to record anniversary album on genetic code

  England, Switzerland,

  Popular Song

  , Trip hop, 1990s, 2010s
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  FIDDLE

  The jig dance tradition: five centuries old and still counting

  England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Dance, Folk,

  Popular Song

  , Baroque, Classical, Renaissance
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