It was 1979 and Assam was on the verge of a movement that would change the course of its contemporary history. In this season of protest, five teenage girls met in a room in Nagaon, with their mandolin, guitar and a pair of bongos. They locked the doors, locked theRead More →
(Sinenkiya / Getty Images) A collection of my favorite folk and religious songs and songs. Bbefore Spotify, CDs, tape recorders, radios and gramophones, to enjoy music, you had to either attend a concert or do it yourself. At that time, it was common for a family to own musical instrumentsRead More →
If you’re sick of hearing the same Christmas music over and over again – and, let’s face it, you probably are – then let me offer you an alternate solution to just beat it until December 26, or every. once your local grocery store and radio stations stop broadcasting theRead More →
Move over K-Pop. Here is T-Pop. Thai girl group Lyra, backed by the world’s largest music label, Universal Music Group (UMG), hopes to tap into its dedicated fan base and match the success of South Korean artists who have made “K-Popâ€. an international phenomenon. “We have high expectations. We wantRead More →
If one thing is constant in 2020, it’s Barack Obama’s love for music … and playlists. The former president released on Saturday his list favorite music for the year, and this time it looks like he got a little help from his youngest daughter. “I had some invaluable consultation fromRead More →
SEATTLE – The music John Lennon was listening to in 1980 might surprise you. Reggae, new wave, blues, country, R&B, early rock and roll, ambient and gospel; John listened to everything and loved everything. John Lennon: 1980 Playlist examines music from an incredibly diverse roster of artists who provided John’sRead More →
It’s officially winter. Thanksgiving is over, it’s cold, and Christmas and the Spring Festival are fast approaching. To keep the cold weather at bay, we’ve created a winter reading list to keep you going through the season. We’ve got some classic Christmas vibes from pop icon Lay Zhang (he’s gotRead More →
Welcome to Latrell Harris’ Music Playlist! These are 20 of my favorite songs that I constantly have in my rotation, and if you don’t know, you’ll soon know that I’m a hip hop fan. It’s not all I listen to, but it’s pretty dominant in my tastes. I love hipRead More →