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The Tempting Temptations With classy dance moves, creative costumes, and smooth vocals, the Temptations were a popular music group during the 1960s. The small group from Detroit had a huge impact on modern society from addressing social issues such as racial injustice, to revolutionizing rhythm and blues music. As a group of five young men, the Temptations began their careers in Motown music where they became an influential quintet that changed the music and culture of the 1960s. Members of the

their songs, transforming the songs into popular hits. Bob Marley was born in 1945 and he first joined Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer to form 'The Wailers'. Then he produced his own soul, rock steady (romantic soul), ska and close harmony 'doo-wop' style songs, for example 'Catch a fire' and 'I shot the Sheriff'. With the war era of the 60's approaching, reggae finally took form with a mellow beat, conscious and emotional lyrics and bands that spoke the words of the people

It preached to the black community of America that their voices should be heard, and that their opinions were not unimportant due to the color of their skin. For example, in the song “Greetings (This Is Uncle Sam)” by the Valadiers, an all-white doo-wop group, a slow ballad is used to describe the tragedies of the Vietnam War. The lyrics note the sacrifice of the young men who left their wives and children at home while fighting. Using powerful lyrics and moving melodies, Motown broadcasted their

and “Billionaire”, sung by Travie McCoy. Soon after in 2009, Bruno Mars released his debut studio album entitled, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, named after his band, “The Hooligans.” It also happens to be one of my favorite albums of all time, so it is no surprised that it has sold over six million copies worldwide. His single, “Just the Way You Are”, still holds the record

It’s this generation, music has probably became one part of our lives. Young and even older people listen to music on the radio, on t.v., on their phones, or even our in public or at family gatherings. But, some music genres are more popular than others. It’s 2018 and based on social media and internet we can clearly see what takes the cake. If you guessed Rap and/or Hip Hop, you are 100% correct. Rap is a genre of music that comes from African American decent. It mainly involves speaking or rhyming

Theodor W. Adorno, a German philosopher, claimed that popular music is a product of industrialisation within his critique of mass culture. Adorno contended in his criticism that ‘the same thing is offered to everybody by the standardised production of consumption goods" which is concealed under "the manipulation of taste and the official culture's pretence of individualism’1. Adorno’s theory has come under scrutiny by scholars over time as a result of notable flaws. Roy Shuker states in Understanding

The British Invasion took place during the mid-1960’s. British musicians began to look toward their American counterparts for inspiration, copying their styles and advertising to fans in the United States. By this point, British youth had been interested in American rock and roll since the 1950’s, captivated by its pronounced beats and suggestive lyrics (Robbins). However, Britain did not have the same musical background as the United States. In the States, rock and roll emerged from a coalescence

Hip-Hop versus R&B Rhythm and blues was considered strictly black music. The black culture is a phenomenal subject representing the life style, imagination and accomplishments of people. One of the most outstanding and unique characteristic that makes this culture one of a kind is the music I has produced. Music has a common characteristic that is unique to all cultures throughout the world. Today, I want to focus on the comparing of two music styles Hip-Hop versus R&B and the

Nowadays, certain style of music are becoming more involve in our society than others. For instance, the R&B and Rap/hip pop are now getting the top on the Medias. We will try to explore those music’s gender. We will try to understand why and how they are what they are now? The R&B first of all stand for rhythm and blues and could be define as a new born of music style which has gotten his origin from rhythm, blues, pop funk, and dance. Rhythm and blues, usually abbreviated R&B was a genre of popular

The Icon of Grease Will Never Lose Devotion For a movie released in 1978 it still holds true to the drama of high school and the cliche of summer love. Grease became a classic for the same reasons as American Graffiti, it explored the life of teens and culture during the fifties. The film director Randal Kleiser cast a previous academy award nominee, John Travolta and rising Australian star Olivia Newton-John and it now is the epitome of their careers. The musical is a romantic comedy that takes