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		<title>African Music and Musical Instruments</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:49:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[African music is arguably the most influential music in all of mankind. But it did not come out of a vacuum. The truth is that different regions of Africa were influenced by a number of foreign musical traditions. For example, many nations in North Africa can trace their more recent musical lineage back to the [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com">Music On The Blog</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com/2009/10/african-music-and-musical-instruments/">African Music and Musical Instruments</a></p>
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		<title>Music and Technology: The Digital Age of Music</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:05:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MotB</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[digital music]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the influx of new technology, today&#8217;s world has become the digital age in music. Everyone is looking for the most original and innovative sound. The role of the producer is just as important today, as it was years ago when rap music was all about the DJ. So how does a producer separate himself [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com">Music On The Blog</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com/2009/09/music-and-technology-the-digital-age-of-music/">Music and Technology: The Digital Age of Music</a></p>
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		<title>How To Pick Your Musical Instrument</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:28:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MotB</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Play an Instrument]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Playing a musical instrument for personal pleasure and release is a great way to go. You may be thinking about learning to play an instrument and wondering how to pick your musical instrument&#8230;one that will be most suitable for you. Musical instruments, even electronic keyboards, will be an excellent investment. They come in all shapes, [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com">Music On The Blog</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com/2009/09/how-to-pick-your-musical-instrument/">How To Pick Your Musical Instrument</a></p>
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		<title>American Idol: Kris Allen and Social Mood</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:34:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MotB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[History will look back at 2009 as a year of transition. Great financial experiments are being conducted in labs known as Citibank and Bank of America. Rising instability is mounting around the globe. The Obama era is underway and change is in the air. Beyond the shifting global landscape, the American mindset is rapidly evolving [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com">Music On The Blog</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com/2009/07/american-idol-kris-allen-and-social-mood/">American Idol: Kris Allen and Social Mood</a></p>
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		<title>A History of Bluegrass Music</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:50:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MotB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bluegrass is a genre of music that was very popular from the second half of the nineteenth century onwards in the mining and rural society in various states of the southeastern United States. It is also known as Hillbilly music and has its roots in traditional music from England, Ireland and Scotland, brought by immigrants [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com">Music On The Blog</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com/2009/07/a-history-of-bluegrass-music/">A History of Bluegrass Music</a></p>
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		<title>The History Of Gibson Guitars</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:41:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MotB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From mandolins made in Kalamazoo Michigan in the later part of the 1800s to the majestic Les Paul guitar that Gibson is best known for, the disciples of the well-known Gibson company (established in the 1920s), formerly known as Gibson Mandolin Guitar Manufacturing Co., Ltd., has succeeded in keeping one of America&#8217;s best guitar brands [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com">Music On The Blog</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com/2009/03/the-history-of-gibson-guitars/">The History Of Gibson Guitars</a></p>
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		<title>Jamaica&#8217;s Reggae Music</title>
		<link>http://www.musicontheblog.com/2009/02/jamaicas-reggae-music/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:48:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MotB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jamaica is an island known for its reggae music as well as its beauty. Jamaica is filled with brilliant color and flavor. This is truly evident in the diversity of its people, beaches, food, and it&#8217;s music. Jamaica&#8217;s music has moved through many different variations. We have heard and seen performances of rhythms such as [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com">Music On The Blog</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com/2009/02/jamaicas-reggae-music/">Jamaica&#8217;s Reggae Music</a></p>
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		<title>Artists to Watch for 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:56:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MotB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[2008 was a year that saw Rihanna solidify herself as an R&#38;B diva and stars like Rick Ross and Lil Wayne firmly cement their positions in the hip hop genre. Who will make noise in the New Year? Here are a few artists you need to keep an eye on. Estelle This British soul sensation [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com">Music On The Blog</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com/2009/02/artists-to-watch-for-2009/">Artists to Watch for 2009</a></p>
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		<title>The Language of Hip Hop</title>
		<link>http://www.musicontheblog.com/2009/01/the-language-of-hip-hop/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:32:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MotB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bill Cosby at this point in his career is not just internationally famous; he has become an icon in the black community as a successful, inspiring individual who did not let his color get in the way making his mark on society. So when this highly recognizable and well-loved entertainer came out two years ago [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com">Music On The Blog</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.musicontheblog.com/2009/01/the-language-of-hip-hop/">The Language of Hip Hop</a></p>
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