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Tag: Africa
What Is the Hemiola Effect?
You might recognize hemiola as being a foundational polyrhythmic beat of African music, but did you know you can also compose hemiola melodically?
A Brief-ish History of the Drum Kit
Got 10 minutes to learn about the history of the drum kit as we know it today? We talk about how individual drums, players, and genres helped the kit evolve.
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The Lasting Legacy of the Slave Trade on American Music
Today is the UN International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade, we honor this day by charting the legacy of African diasporic music in America.
6 Amazing Organizations Promoting Music Education in Africa
In need of something to make you feel good about the world? Here are 6 inspiring music ed. organizations making change in African communities right now!
On Voice Leading and Tresillo in Troye Sivan & Ariana Grande’s “Dance to This”
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11 Naija Pop Tracks that Capture the New Sound of West Africa’s “Afrobeats”
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Who Is the Art Ensemble of Chicago?
+ Bridge the worlds of theory, improvisation, and jazzy hip-hop, and improve your piano chops…
Straight Outta Wakanda: How the “Black Panther” Score Fixed Marvel’s Music Problem
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12 Musical Works That You Didn’t Know Brian Eno Produced
+ Learning about synthesis? Soundfly’s got a definitive new online course called Advanced Synths and Patch Design…