Where some did 19th century composers go for inspiration? Newspapers

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, newspapers were so much a part of daily life they inspired great artists, like composer ...
Press & Sun-Bulletin

American composers once wrote marches for newspapers. Here is ours

As the country's 250th year of independence approaches, here's a look at one of the lesser-known parts of American music ...
Bossip

Missy Elliott Changed The Visual Language Of Hip-Hop

Missy Elliott's groundbreaking music and visuals challenged industry norms, paving the way for diverse female artists. Her ...
China Daily

Tibetan street dance blends beats with traditional forms

Their feet moved in sync with hip-hop beats, while the choreography incorporated movements from the relpa and gorshey ...

Second Passport for Rappers: How Hip-Hop’s Elite Use Citizenship by Investment

As hip-hop artists build global brands, many are looking beyond luxury purchases and focusing on long-term wealth, mobility, ...
Hartford Courant

‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop mainstream, dies at 59

NEW YORK (AP) — Rob Base, a rapper and one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 59. Base, whose real name was Robert Ginyard, was best ...
NPR

'It Takes Two' rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop mainstream, dies at 59

Rob Base, a rapper and one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 59. Base, whose real name was Robert Ginyard, was best known for the 1988 ...