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Bamboléo: song meaning and origin of the lyrics
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Mixolydian mode in Pink Floyd songs
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Bésame Mucho: song meaning and source of inspiration behind the famous Mexican bolero
Mexico, Bolero, Popular Song, 1940s
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Savoy Truffle: cautionary song about chocolate by the quiet Beatle
England, Rock, 1960s
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Twist in My Sobriety: rare oboe solo in Tanita Tikaram's best song
England, Folk, Popular Song, 1980s
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Salma Ya Salama: historical record by Sayed Darwish, the father of Egyptian popular music
Egypt, Popular Song, 1920s, 1970s
Music Theory
Mixolydian mode: famous examples in classical and pop music
England, Germany, Italy, USA, Concerto, Fugue, Motet, Popular Song, Raga, Renaissance, Baroque, 20st Century Classical, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Indian Classical
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Traditions of Malian music spread worldwide through Afel Bocoum and Damon Albarn collaboration
Mali, Folk, World Music, 1990s, 2000s
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Peter Sinfield: the songwriter whose lyrics embellished the formative prog rock albums of the 1970s
England, Progressive Rock, 1960s, 1970s
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Swordfishtrombones: groundbreaking instrumentation catches Tom Waits' signature sound
USA, Experimental Rock, Rock, 1980s
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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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The morna: essential music of the Cape Verde archipelago reached mainland thanks to Cesária Évora's voice
Cape Verde, Morna, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
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The resonance of African tribal heritage in Ali Farka Touré's guitar
Mali, Folk, World Music, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
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Tinariwen: 40 years of nomadic desert music driven by Ibrahim Ag Alhabib's guitar
Algeria, Mali, Folk, Raï, World Music, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
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5 African states adopted the liberation song by Enoch Sontonga as the national anthem
Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Anthem, Romantic, 20st Century Classical
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The bottleneck guitar blues by Blind Willie Johnson is sliding through space on the Voyager Golden Records
USA, Blues, 1920s, 1930s
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The native heart of Peruvian folk as explored by ethnomusicologist Alomía Robles
Peru, USA, Popular Song, Zarzuela, 20st Century Classical, 1970s
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Big Bill Broonzy's guitar made ripples on both sides of the Atlantic
USA, Blues, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s
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The smoky alto of Chabuca Granda elevated the Creole waltz to the international level
Peru, Popular Song, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s
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Just Another Diamond Day: the stunning rediscovery of the hippie-era gem
England, Folk, Popular Song, 1960s, 1970s
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Sūrsāgar: ocean of poetry that expanded for five centuries
India, Devotional Song, Indian Classical
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The three acts of Lonnie Johnson' blues
Canada, USA, Blues, Jazz, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s
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The timeless tragedy of Molly Malone
Ireland, Folk, Popular Song, 20st Century Classical, Romantic
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CAN: from the mind of Czukay to the golden age of krautrock
Germany, Art Rock, Soundtrack, 1960s, 1970s
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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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German roots of the Moon of Alabama
Germany, USA, Opera, Popular Song, 1920s, 1960s, 1970s
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Voice of Wassoulou preserves the ancient roots of West Africa
Mali, Folk, Popular Song, World Music, 1980s
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The drama of The Chain kept alive on the big screen
United Kingdom, USA, Popular Song, Rock, Soundtrack, 1970s, 2010s
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Rabindra Sangeet have been an essential part of Indian culture for more than a century
India, Devotional Song, Indian Classical
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Moonlight Serenade got its name to contrast the sun
USA, Jazz, Popular Song, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s
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Cream's biggest hit inspired by Hendrix's debut in England
England, Popular Song, Rock, 1960s
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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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