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If you want to understand Russia and its culture, you need to hear these Russian folk songs at least once in your lifetime.

According to a popular Russian proverb, “a man without a homeland is a nightingale without a song.” When we look at this proverb, we quickly understand that this is not just a cliché. Russian culture is strongly marked by patriotism.

Moreover, while Russia hosted the FIFA World Cup in the summer of 2018, the official Russian song “Komanda 2018” (Team 2018), sung by the famous Polina Gagarina and rapper Egor Kreed, highlighted the Russian culture.

We have gathered the top 12 of the most famous Russian folk songs so you can discover even more about the Russian-speaking world!

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Just picking up the guitar or an experienced player, these easy worship songs on guitar are perfect for everyone.

The guitar has definitely conquered the musical space. Today, it is present in almost all musical styles, from jazz to rock and from reggae to funk. Despite this, the guitar is still considered a relatively new instrument. Every day, new ways of playing are invented, making the guitar an increasingly versatile instrument.

And if you're a beginner who's looking to get into a church band and want to do solo practices, worships songs are the best to get you started. There are some 2, 3, or 4-chord easy worship songs on guitar which will help you learn the ropes (or chords this time) better.

In this article, we'll see six of the easiest to play worship songs and also guide you to knowing and playing the chords.

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While it's always tough to settle on a “best of” list, we can say with some confidence that these are among the best folk songs ever written.

Whether you are 8 or 80, chances are that you have heard these folk songs that we have listed below. They are the 9 best folk songs ever written. What is known as folk music today is the combination of traditional music and social or political values. Folk songs have birthed different sub-genres, with the most popular being folk rock. In this post, we will consider some of these classic tunes.

The songs in this article cut across different genres of folk music. I loved them when I was a kid, and I still love them today. They have stood the test of time and many people still listen to them. They all tell a story and are worth listening to even today.

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From Tony Hawk to Paul Rodriguez, here are some of the most famous skateboarders to ever grace the skateboarding world.

Skateboarding is a lot of things to different people. To some, it is a sport, while others view it as recreation, a job, or work of art. Yet for others, it is a way of simply getting around. No matter how you view it, skateboarding in whatever medium, but especially as a sport, is now a billion dollar global industry that has and continues to transform the lives of skateboarders from all over the world.

Who are the most popular skateboarders, and what are they known for? In this post, we will consider the most important, popular, and influential figures in skateboarding. There are several metrics by which to judge the most famous skateboarders, including their repertoire of tricks, income, followers on social media, and so on. We will highlight skateboarders across all these metrics.

Without further ado, let's see the most famous skateboarders in the world.

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With the holidays just around the corner, give the percussionists in your life these incredible gifts for drummers.

The intensive shopping season is edging closer. And with the holidays, this question keeps coming back for some: “My friend plays the drums, what the hell?” Then you start thinking of giving him something that would make him so happy that he won't go and sell it on a classifieds site two weeks later. Don't panic, that's what we're here for!

In this article, you'll find a list of amazing gifts for drummers with the budget ranging from the low to the high. Our explanations are intended to be accessible to non-musicians so that you can think like a drummer to find the best possible gifts. Good luck!

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Discover the most famous ballets in history that changed the art – and dance – forever.

Whether classic, neoclassical, or contemporary, ballet offers a unique and complete art experience. The dance, admired all over the world, takes what is most human and primordial, the body, to be the protagonist of narratives that move the audience.

In addition to technical perfection, being a dancer requires essence and delivery from the first steps. One of the greatest sources of genuine inspiration is the trajectories of the great names of ballets who have over the centuries changed the art of dance. They dared and persevered, each in their way and time, and are symbols of talent combined with sensitivity.

Do you want to get to know them better? In this article, we'll see 10 of the most famous ballet dancers that changed what dance really is.

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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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