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Theodorakis, Mikis
(Encyclopedia) Theodorakis, Mikis , 1925-2021, Greek composer and politician, b. Chios island, Greece, Athens Conservatoire (1950). Theodorakis showed…banjo
(Encyclopedia) banjo, stringed musical instrument, with a body resembling a tambourine. The banjo consists of a hoop over which a skin membrane is stretched; it has a long, often fretted neck and…Vaughan Williams, Ralph
(Encyclopedia) Vaughan Williams, Ralph, 1872–1958, English composer, considered the outstanding composer of his generation in England. He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1894 and…gospel music
(Encyclopedia) gospel music, American religious musical form that owes much of its origin to the Christian conversion of West Africans enslaved in the American South. Gospel music partly evolved from…American Music Timeline - Colonial Music
Part I: Colonial Music by David Johnson 1640 1700 1775 1776 Next: 1800s 1640 The Bay Psalm Book, Cambridge, Massachusetts, first book printed in British…Powell, John
(Encyclopedia) Powell, John, 1882–1963, American pianist and composer, b. Richmond, Va., grad. Univ. of Virginian, 1901. In Vienna he studied piano and composition and in 1908 made his debut as a…2002 Billboard Music Awards
Female Artist of the YearAshantiMale Artist of the YearNellyNew Artist of the YearAshantiDuo/Group of the YearCreedAlbum of the YearEminem, The Eminem Show Hot 100 Singles Artist of the…Philippines, University of the
(Encyclopedia) Philippines, University of the, main campus at Quezon City, the Philippines; English language; founded 1908. Among its many schools and colleges are those of agriculture, forestry,…Berry, Chuck
(Encyclopedia) Berry, Chuck (Charles Edward Anderson Berry), 1926–2017, American rock music guitarist, singer, and songwriter, b. San Jose, Calif. Berry is widely regarded as one of the leading…American Music Timeline - 1960s
Part VI: The 1960s by David Johnson 1961 1963 1964 1965 1968 1969 Next: 1970-present 1961 Country singer Patsy Cline becomes mainstream popular (pop) music hit Top Circa 1963 Folk singer Bob…