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Vietnam Era Music

In this article we explore a genre of music that defined one of the most turbulent periods in American history. Rock music of the ’60s and ’70s was not just entertainment; it was a form of protest, expression, and reflection on the social and political context of the time.

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Ground Zero

Ground Zero is a music club that Lisa Mercury created and has been running for the last year. She plays a mix of blues music mixed with a little R&B and Rock. Lisa will take requests so don’t be afraid to ask her to play your favourite blues tune. Guests are welcome to take to the stage to play an instrument or get on the mic. You won’t find any bots in this room as Lisa is adamant real people

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Women Composers – Part 4

Introduction As we move into the 1800s we enter what is known in music history as the Romantic era. The previous Classical era was distinguished by its notions of form and structure. Beethoven was born into this period but pushed its boundaries further than Mozart or Haydn ever did. His need for expression caused him to create larger and more expansive and expressive works, which paved the way for this new era. This era also gave rise to some of

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