The Founding Father of American Song
A historical look at the work and legacy of Philadelphia lawyer turned composer for early American politicians, Francis Hopkinson.
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The Story of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, Wrongly Convicted Boxer and Dylan’s Muse
Today we explore the story of Bob Dylan’s “The Hurricane,” which helped raise awareness and support for wrongly accused boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter.
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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.
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The Differences Between Cajun and Zydeco Music
+ Welcome to Soundfly! We help curious musicians meet their goals with creative online courses. Whatever you want to learn, whenever you need to learn it. Subscribe now to start learning on the ’Fly. Colin Woodard’s book, American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rivan Regional Cultures of North America, identifies a number of distinct cultures that have historically spread across and divided […]
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10 Exciting Native American and Canadian First Nations Artists on the Scene Right Now
Just in time for Thanksgiving, we’ve assembled a list of the most exciting Native American and Canadian First Nations artists currently making their way from all across this continent to our living rooms and into our ear buds. This list includes everything from contemplative folk and raw, truthful hip-hop to seething electronic jams, so sit […]
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How to Overcome Musical Boredom? Make “Incorrect” Music Instead
Midway into the song “Room,” the opening track of Arthur Moon’s debut EP Our Head, a slightly out of tune banjo plows over top of the ethereal, washy atmospherics that the band has spent the last minute building. It’s a moment that catches the listener entirely off guard: “…Wait, what did I just hear?” But that’s the beauty […]
