Popular Song

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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
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
, 1960s, 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
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 4 comments
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 6 comments
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, 2010s
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

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