Duke Ellington

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PIANO

Zawinul incited his electric piano to report the jazz weather

Austria, Jazz, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
PIANO

Billy Strayhorn redefined jazz with a touch of classical

USA, Jazz, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s

Big band

Great Depression cut short the extraordinary dance life of McKinney’s Cotton Pickers

USA, Dance, Jazz, 1920s, 1930s
PIANO

Abdullah Ibrahim created his African music of peace in exile

South Africa, Jazz, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s
Big band

Take 'A' train jazz standard originated from Duke Ellington's letter

USA, Jazz, 1930s, 1940s
SONGWRITER

Ellington's classic song established swing as a jazz form

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

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.