Michael Jackson: King of Pop
Michael Jackson. White House Photo Office, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer, often referred to as the “King of Pop.” He was one of the most...
Essays on Music
The Life and Legacy of Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke. RCA Victor Records, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons In this article, we shall discuss the life and legacy of one of the most influential and significant soul artists of all time, the iconic Sam...
The Life and Legacy of John Lennon
John Lennon street art. Image by Richard Mcall from Pixabay In this article, we shall discuss the life and legacy of one of the most influential and significant musicians of all time, the iconic John...
On Frédéric Chopin
Frédéric Chopin. Louis-Auguste Bisson, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons In this article, we shall discuss the legacy of one of the most significant figures in classical music, Frédéric Chopin. Who was Frédéric Chopin? Frédéric Chopin...
On Johann Sebastian Bach
Statue of Johann Sebastian Bach. Image by falco from Pixabay In this article, we shall discuss the legacy of one of the greatest and most influential composers and musicians in the history of Western...
On Mozart: The Child Prodigy
Illustration of Mozart. Image by Almeida from Pixabay In this essay, we shall discuss the legacy of one of the greatest and most influential composers and musicians of all time, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. So...
On Niccolò Paganini: The Devil’s Violinist
Niccolò Paganini. See page for author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons In today’s essay, we shall take a look at the life and legend of one of the most influential and celebrated violinists of...
Robert Johnson – A Brief Biography (1911-1938)
Image by Shawn Gaske from Pixabay Robert Johnson was an American blues musician and singer-songwriter, who is widely regarded as a master of the blues and one of the most influential musicians of the...
Aretha Franklin – A Brief Biography (1942-2018)
Aretha Franklin. Atlantic Records, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Aretha Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist, who is widely regarded as the Queen of Soul. Her long and successful career would lead her...
Ravi Shankar: The Indian Sitar Maestro
Ravi Shankar. See page for author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Ravi Shankar was an Indian sitarist and composer, who became the most famous and influential exponent of Indian classical music in the second...
