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Talkin' about a revolution: hungry for politically charged music? Listen up to a new generation of protest songs It was really two songs that got me started thinking about the power of peace music. First was the plaintive wail of Bob Dylan in his 1964 classic, "The Times They Are A-Changin'." The se...(Continue Reading) Bloc Party: once again, British music is coming on strong. Here are the leaders of the pack Are Bloc Party the only new band that matters? On the basis of the group's debut album Silent Alarm (Vice), the answer is definitely maybe. Bloc Party ......(Continue Reading)Music choices - Starting Here - composing music for dance - Brief Article LIKE MOST PEOPLE WHO KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT A SUBJECT, I AM NONETHELESS WILLING TO TALK ABOUT IT. OH, I CAN COUNT A PHRASE, CAN DO A TIME STEP, AND AM ACQUAINTED WITH LOUIS HORST'S IDEAS on choreog...(Continue Reading)Bjork: with an experimental new vocal album, one of pop music's great explorers continues to venture into uncharted waters. Here, she talks living on the LAURIE ANDERSON: So, Bjork, I love your new record, Medulla [Elektra/Atlantic]--especially some of the words. The song "Sonnet" sounds like ......(Continue Reading)Listen Closely and You Will Hear - improving communication with teenagers through understanding of popular music lyrics - Brief Article Listening and understanding music lyrics will open doors to reaching teenagers Hanging By A Moment(*) Desperate for changing Starving for truth ......(Continue Reading)
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