About Music: Music 101

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Music From Chad Bowar, your About Music Editor Maybe you're a blues fan who wants to explore folk music, but don't know where to start. Perhaps you've always wanted to know more about Latin music or country music or R&B. What if you're already an alternative music fan, but want to learn more about the history of the genre? Our music guides have the tools to get you started on your exploration of different genres and styles of music. Alternative Music 101 Being defined as something 'other' has always left Alternative Music with an essential identity crisis. Alternative to what, exactly? Well, to orthodoxy. To the status quo. To playing it safe. To being in the music-business for the business, not the music. To the man. To repressive politics. Search Related Topics:  alternative music  alternative music history  All About Folk Music If you've ever opened your mouth to sing a melody - for better or worse - or have clapped your hands and stomped your feet in rhythm to your favorite song, then you've taken part in folk music. Folk music, historically speaking, has accompanied everything that's ever happened in the world, from work to love to entire revolutions. Search Related Topics:  folk music 101  folk music history  singer-songwriters Latin Music History Latin music is the result of a complex social and historical process that took place in the Americas after the arrival of Columbus. Despite the traumatic experience, Latin music is one of the positive outcomes that came from that process. The following is a brief introduction to Latin music history that takes a look at the cultural mix and social environment that ended up producing one of the best music genres in the entire world. Search Related Topics:  latin music  latin american history  spanish music What Is Heavy Metal? To the uninitiated, any loud music is called heavy metal. In reality there are a multitude of heavy metal styles and subgenres. Heavy metal is a wide umbrella characterizing a style of music that is generally loud and aggressive. There are genres that are very melodic and mainstream, and other genres that are extreme and underground. Here's a brief overview of heavy metal and its many styles. Search Related Topics:  heavy metal 101  heavy metal genres  black sabbath Related Searches What Is Music Folk Music Classical Rock Music Best Country Music Latin Music Featured Articles The History Of Country Music The Roots Of The Blues Intro To Classical Music A Brief History Of Punk Rock The ABCs of R&B An Introduction To Jazz Music   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Music newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement