Music Bootlegs are an alternative way of collecting your favourite artists music. It can also map out a music career from a different perspective.

Jun 23, 2010 - Martyn Coppack

This child of calypso music now dominates the music scene during Carnival in Trinidad and boasts several international hits.

Jul 1, 2009 - Michelle Schusterman

Nearly everyone in the world has heard reggae music in some form but many do not know the true origins of this genre or realize how much it has influenced artists today.

May 27, 2009 - Alana Tutwiler

Calypso music has its origins in 19th century Trinidad and Tobago and is famous throughout the world for its sometimes humorous lyrics and social commentary.

May 25, 2009 - Alana Tutwiler

Tracing the history of children's musicals from the time of child starts like Shirley Temple and Judy Garland, to Disney animated movies like classic Sleeping Beauty.

Aug 27, 2008 - Tel Asiado

Blues music is at the foundation of nearly all modern popular music, from soul and Hip Hop to rock music and heavy metal.

Aug 18, 2008 - Michael Edmondstone

First established in the early 2000s, dubstep has rapidly become a popular part of the dance music scene in the UK thanks to its modern sound.

Mar 10, 2008 - Alice Woolliams

Taking you on a journey from the very beginnings of Gospel Music, through to key players and influences in the genre, ending with a look at its uses in today's society.

Dec 4, 2007 - Lauren John

A comprehensive guide to the history behind one of the world's most controversial music genres.

Feb 5, 2007 - Denise Shively

This spring, musicians can follow millennia of instrument makers from every part of the world by planting some gourd seeds and watching what instruments grow.

Feb 15, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

We round out our discussion of Medieval music with a look at the Ars Nova. Music becomes complex, to the extent that it leads to a new era: the Renaissance

Aug 7, 2011 - Ysabel Sarte

Sacred chant dominated during the Early Middle Ages. Here, a closer look at chant music as well as an interesting historical figure: Hildegard von Bingen.

Jul 8, 2011 - Ysabel Sarte

This page will help familiarize you with any musical terms you may need to brush up on during our ongoing discussion of classical music history.

Jul 5, 2011 - Ysabel Sarte

Bryan Ferry has had a decades-long singing career, both as a solo artist and with Roxy Music. His style is legendary is some circles.

Jan 25, 2011 - Eric Schmiedl

Kay models in the 1920's and 30's included entry level flat and archtop guitars with the first electric Guitar instrument appearing in the early 40's.

Feb 27, 2010 - Jim Galloway

Whether or not swing music is separate from jazz music, there's no denying it played an important role in rock history.

Feb 18, 2010 - Michelle Baugh

The Country Music Hall of Fame has launched a fundraiser to help the museum afford four historic country-music instruments that are among its priceless acquisitions.

Jan 29, 2009 - Lisa L. Rollins

Past masters of French song turned pop music into something almost literary. Modern French musical artists follow suit by continuing to make great pop albums.

Aug 1, 2008 - Emily Carney