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Discover traditional Irish music with these 8 Irish musical instruments.

Searching for a genre of music that can be identified with its ancestral culture? There isn't any better option than traditional Irish music. The sounds and tunes produced by this genre of music are as old as the hills. It is a perfect blend of the Irish ancient culture mixed with tunes connected to the very root of its identity.

Traditional Irish music is more valued and cherished by individuals who respect and share Irish ancestry.

As old as it is, this style of music alongside its instruments have been passed down from generation to generation. Ever wondered what instruments are combined to give that sonorous traditional Irish tune? Here's a list of eight Irish musical instruments used in traditional Irish music. Let's get started!

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There is a widespread confusion around hip hop vs rap. And we ask ourselves the big question: what is the difference between hip-hop and rap?

They are constantly thought to be the same, however, this is not so. In fact, rap is actually a musical genre that is found in hip-hop. While rap is a musical genre, hip-hop goes beyond; it is culture, it is a way and style of life.

To distinguish between the two, we will be seeing some 5 key differences between the two types of music. But first, we will weigh the two musical concepts in the balance, look into their similarities, characteristics, and present the differences in a table.

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Given the dominance of Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer et al, female reggae artists don't get a lot of love. Let's change that by discovering the best female reggae artists below.

In this era of post-feminism, the power of women seems well in the new order. It doesn't matter if it's the Spice Girls, Charlie's Angels, Whitney Houston, or Taylor Swift, the feminine stamp has its place everywhere in popular culture. Sounds like a good time to sing “I like being a woman”!

Women have risen to the top of the international music scene. A quick check on Billboard shows artistes like Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Elvis Presley, Madonna, and more feature in the Top 10 Hot 100 Artists of all Time.

In contrast, in the reggae scene, if you look at either roots reggae, lovers rock, or dancehall, it seems to be a club for men only. Only a few women seem to have successfully scrambled through the famous door of popular culture, albeit, underreported by the media. Here, we have some of the female reggae artists you need to hear once – from the legends to the modern artists.

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Looking for the best musical theater duets of all time? You're in the right place!

If you are a great music lover, there is a great variety of musicals that will make you cry, laugh, and believe in love again. Some were inspired by books or movies and others, so successful that they were taken to the cinema. Musicals that have traveled the world and that have broken Billboard records are shining for millions of people.

Years of success guarantee that these nine musical theater duets must be part of the list of the best musicals in history.

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There are numerous ballet companies across the globe, and you might be curious about which of them are ranked highest. Although the answer to this is quite subjective, we have tried our best to provide an unbiased list of the best companies in the world.

In making our choice, we considered some important factors. We considered the caliber of the dancer, that is, where the company trained, technical achievements, and similar stuff. We took into consideration the size of the company as well because although some small companies are excellent, larger companies have more dancers and can have better dancers. We also considered whether it is a touring company or a home company and the repertory of the company.

With all these factors in mind, we present to you the eight best ballet companies in the world!

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Marching bands are comprised of several musical instruments. Imagine the magic that is created when several sounds come together to give a unique, beautiful sound. Marching bands are rightly part of events because of the charisma and fun that they bring. Each instrument brings something to the table. In this post, we will see ten of the marching instruments that every band needs. These are divided into sections based on the type of sound that they produced. So, if you are looking to create a marching band, or are just curious to know which instruments make up a marching band, read on!

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For reggae fans and all Rastafarians, May 11, 1981, was a dreadful day. Their god, Bob Marley, passed away at the age of 36. In barely ten years, from 1973 to his death, he and his group, “The Wailers” revolutionized music. The intoxicating rhythm of his songs reached all the corners of the planet. During his concerts, the spectators were in a trance. Bob Marley sang of love, redemption, the liberation of African people. On stage, the artist was loved. The public too danced to the point of intoxication and of the professions of his faith.

Bob Marley's art specialists will insist that his immense talent was not born in the mid-1970s. He too, like Picasso, had his blue period: Ska in the early sixties, then rocksteady soon after, he had an already swaying rhythm.

He sold over 20 million records in less than a decade. Musical records, especially when they are from legendary artists, tend to outlast their originators. Bob Marley is gone, but his works and legacy continue to live. The king of reggae continues to spread his message of love, unity, and human right to this day. In commemoration, we, therefore, invite you to listen to what we consider are his 10 best songs. …

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If you love country music, then you will certainly realize that more than almost every genre of music, it is focused on telling a story. And every musician has a tool they use to tell their story. While country musicians are very versatile and some can play a plethora of instruments, there are some iconic country music instruments that have their own stories. Although these do not have a life of their own and are dependent on the fame or skill of the player, these instruments have managed to have their own story.

In this post, we will consider some of the most legendary country music instruments of all time. Here, we will review ten of the best and most iconic instruments from folk music down to bluegrass music and more! …

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