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The Differences Between Cajun and Zydeco Music
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Is Janelle Monáe’s “Dirty Computer” the New “Purple Rain” or Something Else Entirely?
Welcome to Soundfly Slacks Off, a published team discussion. The following conversation took place among…
John Coltrane and the Economy of the Blues
In the following video, courtesy of Soundfly’s free course, A Conversation with the Blues, veteran jazz…
The Best Guitar Music in the World Is Coming from Agadez
It was late 2009 when I got my first taste of Agadez. Searching a relatively…
Getting to Know Your Reverends of Song
There’s really no arguing that the church has produced many of the most significant contributions…
Thelonious Monk and Harnessing Dissonance
Today, Thelonious Monk (1917-1982) would have been 100 years old. Happy birthday, brother! To celebrate a century…
Recognizing Jazz Idioms in Modern-Day Rhythms
By Emanuel Harrold As I go out and listen to new music on a daily…
The Unacknowledged Impact Gregg Allman Had on My Life as a Musician
I never listened to the Allman Brothers much, which is probably not what you’d expect…
Focus on Simplicity: Exercises to Strengthen Your Foundations in Improvising
By Mike Casey Raise your hand if you’ve heard this cliché before: “Simplicity is the…