All posts by Jasmine Ismail

Eubie Blake: A Ragtime Sensation

By Samuel Phineas Upham Eubie Blake, who would go on to become one of the most revered pianists and composers of the ragtime generation, was born in February of 1883 in Marylan. By the end of Blake’s life, he’d have formed a partnership with another

Female artists to watch out for in 2014

Lana Del Rey While her 2012 major-label debut album amassed mixed reviews, no one can deny it’s hit status. The sales amounted to 5 million copies and extensive airplay. With that in mind, her follow up album is expected to generate more sales and airplay.

4 concerts you’ll be glad you did not attend

The Rolling Stones, Altamont This concert was a wrap up to their very successful US tour. Instead, it turned out to be nothing short of a disaster. They hired members of the Hells Angels to ensure security, which turned out to be a bad idea.

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Why Pandora Can’t Just Play Your Favorite Band

Pandora is one of several internet radio websites. With Pandora, you can enter your favorite song title or artist into the search box and Pandora will generate music that it thinks you may like based upon your entry. The goal is to build a radio

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Radio and the Journey

Cruising down back country roads, pushing the acceleration as far as it goes. The speedometer reads a cool 70 miles an hour. The windows are down, the warm air blows your hair back and you turn up the radio. Your favorite song is on and