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  Hi everyone for this blog I will be talking about the what can be consider the rich and colorful music culture of Flamenco, which originated in the Andalusian region of Spain. Flamenco emcopasses passionate singing, intricate guitar playing, rhythmic handclaps, and expressive dance. It has deep cultural roots and has evolved over centuries, reflecting the history and emotions of the spanish people.  Flamenco's golden age, from around 1780 to 1845, saw singing take center stage, emphasizing a family-oriented, outdoor tradition. However, a significant shift occurred in 1842 with the founding of Café sin Nombre in Seville by Silverio Franconetti. This marked a transformation, turning flamenco into a more public and commercial form of entertainment. Café cantantes, including Franconetti's establishment, became popular across Spain's major urban centers, altering the dynamics of flamenco by providing a platform for professional performances and expanding its reach beyond famil...
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Music & Family

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Hey folks its LJ Curry and for this blog I have decided to interview my father. My dad is 48 years old and has a old school music taste compared to mine. This being the reason why I wanted to interview him.  Me: What was your favorite genre or artist at various points in your life? Dad: My favorite artist was Tupac, he was the first artist to hit  Me: What is your first memory of music? Dad: Tupac song called Trapped  What was your experience with the song? Dad: I felt inspired like nobody could hold me back. How did his music impact your childhood? Dad: It impacted my childhood and it mentally prepared me for the struggles I will go through in life. Me: What did your parents think of the music you listened to as a kid? Dad: I think the music is like a self destruction and it is less inspirational and a trap to lead you down the wrong path some of it. Me: Were you involved in anything like band or choir in school? Dad: Yes, I was in band and played trombone and was in cho...
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Music and Gender

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 Hey folks! It's LJ back again with another blog about Music and gender. I will be talking about the music and gender within rap music. Rap music really started or gained its hype around the 70s starting in New York City. As rap has become way more recognized globally its explicit nature of lyrics that sexualize, objectify and romanticize women has become extremely normalized as well.  Rap lyrics often reflect and reinforce traditional gender stereotypes. For example, some male rappers may boast about their masculinity, while female rappers may challenge these norms by asserting their strength and independence.  Female rappers like Nicki Minaj and Cardi B have used their music to empower women, celebrating themes of confidence, financial independence, and sexual agency. Many female rappers even outside of Nicki and Cardi emphasize financial independence, highlighting the importance of economic self sufficiency and breaking  free from financial dependence on others. A...
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Music & Rituals

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  The Chinese lion dance is a traditional dance that is usually performed at religious festivals, especially during the Chinese new year, wedding ceremonies, and special celebrations. This i s a dance which is like a martial arts form performed in China and other Asian countries to bring good luck. Lead performers wear large, impressionistic lion masks with moving mouths, eyes and ears. It takes at least 2 dancers to perform the lion part of The Chinese lion dance. One manages the mask and the front legs, the other the rear legs. The back performer must be able to lift the front as part of the performance. Footwork includes quick cross steps, lifted knees, and side-to-side steps. The performer in front is the head and front limbs, the one behind is the back and hind legs. Performers' legs are dressed the same color as the lion's body, and sometimes the costume extends to shoes the shape and color of the lion's paws. The lions' head is huge and very much oversized. The l...
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Muisc & me

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Hi everyone my name is LJ Curry. I'm a current student athlete at converse university and I'm a junior. I grew up in Delaware and after nine years I moved to West Columbia South Carolina. I moved a lot in Delaware but then settled down in South Carolina. I'm now studying sports management at Converse University.  My go to music right now is either R&B music or rap. My go to as of recently has been R&B. My favorite R&B artist this past year has been Brent Faiyaz. One of my favorite songs by him gang over luv. The reason I like this song a lot was because of how Brent talks about his great/unbreakable friendships and the disappointments and also seeking out distractions with his crew being young.   An example of this rapper named J.Cole music his song Love Yourz that has been personally meaningful to me for a while now. The song was made and released in 2016. Ever since then this song has been resonated with me ever since. The song is about how the important thing...
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