A trip back to the 70s with the Gemini Soul Train
The band is setting up for a rehearsal when Ajamu is shocked plugging in an amp. He awakes to find he has been transported back to the funky 1970s with bell bottoms, platforms, afros, and Soul Train lines. This second music video by jazz/funk fusion group Gemini Soul is an affectionate spoof of that dance-crazed decade. [Read more →]
Birdsong is familiar to everyone and has been a source of inspiration for centuries, of course, but most of us are surprised to learn that other animals also sing — and not just humpback whales. Various species of mammals, amphibians, insects and even fish are now known to produce idiosyncratic songs.
If you’re a parent, you might be wondering what music is best to play for your baby. Will Mozart make her smarter? Will the simplistic Barney theme song stultify his brain? Can I nurture a preference for Tori Amos over Britney Spears?
Pianos used to be common in American households. Many of us had uncles or grandmothers who could sit down at a party and accompany group sing-alongs. Music programs in schools were common when I was growing up, as were private piano lessons in the home. This is not the case any longer. 