Popular Song

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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
SONGWRITER

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

England, Folk, Popular Song, 1970s
Cor Anglais

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

France, Venezuela, Popular Song, Romantic
SONGWRITER

The timeless tragedy of Molly Malone

Ireland, Folk, Popular Song, 20st Century Classical, Romantic
FILM

The unique music garden of Toru Takemitsu

Japan, Film Score, Popular Song, 20st Century Classical 1 comment
SONGWRITER

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

France, USA, Jazz, Popular Song, Soundtrack, 1940s, 1950s, 1990s
SONGWRITER

German roots of the Moon of Alabama

Germany, USA, Opera, Popular Song, 1920s, 1960s, 1970s
SONGWRITER

Voice of Wassoulou preserves the ancient roots of West Africa

Mali, Folk, Popular Song, 1980s
FILM

The drama of The Chain kept alive on the big screen

United Kingdom, USA, Popular Song, Rock, Soundtrack, 1970s, 2010s
Trombone

Moonlight Serenade got its name to contrast the sun

USA, Jazz, Popular Song, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s
SONGWRITER

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

England, Popular Song, Rock, 1960s
SONGWRITER

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

USA, Popular Song, 1950s, 1960s
SONGWRITER

There were no bluebirds over the White Cliffs of Dover

United Kingdom, USA, Popular Song, 1940s
FILM

Easy Living owes Billie Holiday for giving it voice

USA, Film Score, Popular Song, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s
ANTHEM

Prog rock version of Jerusalem was banned by BBC

England, Popular Song, Progressive Rock, 20st Century Classical
SONGWRITER

Ursula Le Guin as told through English alt-folk

England, Folk, Popular Song, 2010s
SONGWRITER

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

England, Netherlands, USA, Popular Song, 1960s, 1970s, Classical
MALE VOCAL

Dede Efendi: the father of the famous Ottoman waltz

Turkey, Dance, Popular Song, Waltz, Classical
SONGWRITER

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

England, Art Rock, Popular Song, 1980s
SONGWRITER

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

USA, Jazz, Popular Song, 1990s
CELLO

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

England, Popular Song, 2010s
HARP

The Celtic Baroque roots of Stairway to Heaven

England, Ireland, Folk, Popular Song, 1970s, Baroque 1 comment
SONGWRITER

The rock'n'roll wave overshadowed Lazybones writer

USA, Popular Song, 1930s, 1940s
TECHNOLOGIES

Massive Attack to record anniversary album on genetic code

England, Switzerland, Popular Song, Trip hop, 1990s, 2010s
FIDDLE

The jig dance tradition: five centuries old and still counting

England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Dance, Folk, Popular Song, Baroque, Classical, Renaissance
SONGWRITER

Four continents come together for Manu Chao's Clandestino

France, Spain, Popular Song, 1990s, 2010s
CLASSICAL GUITAR

Flow, My Tears found popularity after John Dowland gave it lyrics

England, Pavane, Popular Song, Renaissance
SONGWRITER

Ellington's classic song established swing as a jazz form

USA, Jazz, Popular Song, 1930s
SONGWRITER

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

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

World musicians Kronos Quartet destroy the shackles of genre

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

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