Musicians don’t get much more influential than Louis Armstrong. Over a five-decade career, his talents as a singer, a performer, and a musician shaped the development of jazz, eventually influencing popular music as a whole. His uniquely gravelly voice, peerless trumpet playing, and ability to bend lyrics and shape melodies to his will made him…
Cobra Starship came into existence because Midtown frontman Gabe Saporta decided to go on a vision quest by smoking peyote. Initially, it was a solo project. Later, it became a full-fledged band when Saporta recruited other members. Sadly, Cobra Starship never reached the top of the music industry. Still, it released several memorable songs over…
The garter toss is the male counterpart of the bouquet toss. It traces its roots to the bedding ceremony, which was once common throughout much of Europe for ensuring that marriage was consummated. Regardless, the garter toss is one of the most notable moments of a modern wedding, so it makes sense for people to…
Songs about serious topics can be fun. For proof, look no further than those about girl power that are upbeat and energetic. Indeed, some of these songs are classics, meaning interested individuals should familiarize themselves with them sooner rather than later. Here are ten examples of fun songs about girl power: 10. “The Lady Is…
Rosemary Clooney was an American singer and actress born on May 23, 1928, in Maysville, Kentucky, and she passed away from lung cancer on June 29, 2002, when she was 74. She actually started her career as a child star, appearing on both radio and in films. In the 50s, she became one of the…
Whether you know him as The Charro from Huentitán, The King of Ranchera Music, or The Idol of Mexico, if you’re any kind of a fan of Ranchera, you’ll be familiar with the work of Vincente Fernandez. After taking his first steps in music as a busker, he steadily climbed the ladder to become one…
Nardo Wick is a trending topic on the hip-hop scene. He’s one of those mysterious celebrities who amassed large followings of fans, who would like to know more about him. His music has taken him into the spotlight and rocketed him to fame with the fortune that follows. For those of you who want to…
Brent Faiyaz has been killing the R&B game for a minute now. The Maryland-born singer first gained recognition as one-third of the now-defunct group Sonder but has since struck out on his own and established himself as one of the most promising young talents in the genre. Faiyaz’s music is best described as atmospheric and…
A sizable part of the population continues to live in small towns. As a result, it makes sense that people have created numerous songs about them. Chances are good interested individuals will recognize at least some of the songs about small towns that have been released, seeing as how they can be well-known. Here are…