On the eve of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, we asked the question: How popular is Latin American instrumental music?We found that the answer is not all that different.As you can see from the chart above, Latin American music is not only popular but it’s also changing.From the 1970s, Latin music has been the go-to
Some people play music in the hope of making a living.Others play because they like it.For many, it is a way to connect with others.In this article, we’ll look at what they play, what kinds of instruments they use, and what people say they like to hear.
I’m not a fan of the “bluegrass” label.Bluegrass isn’t actually bluegrass.The genre has long been synonymous with country music and, in its current form, is a genre that’s hard to pin down in its definition.I’ve found that bluegrass has always been about rhythm, blues and country, not just any of those, but particular kinds of
In recent years, music fans have been flocking to websites like The Church’s website and music blogs like The Catholic Music Blog to find new music that’s inspired by Christ.But in the process, many of these artists have also become unwitting evangelists for their faith, according to musicologist Michael A. Phelan.In a recent podcast, Phelany
