Archive:music
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Women’s Historical Exclusion from Sneaker Culture
By Kash Aboud Despite being frequently trivialized and looked down upon, fashion not only significantly impacts pop culture but is also an important way for individuals to express themselves (Gron
Categories: 2019, The Gnovis Blog
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The End of an Era: The Death of the Album and Its Unintended Effects
In his recent article, music industry analyst Rob Lefsetz expounds on the imminent death of the album release, citing a combination of technological and sociological factors that have rendered the
Categories: 2014, The Gnovis Blog
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Music in the Past and Present
I never delete music. My constantly burgeoning music collection is saved from becoming overwhelming thanks to a highly selective addition process, but by the time I die I will likely have more music
Categories: 2012, The Gnovis Blog
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Free Music and the Future of the Recording Industry
As part of Social Media Week DC I recently attended an event in which Derrick Ashong, musician, entrepreneur, and host of “The Stream” on Al Jazeera English (full disclosure: I work with him at Al Ja
Categories: 2012, The Gnovis Blog
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Dancing to a New Beat: Gender Performance and New Orleans Bounce
Music and dance permeate the cultural and subcultural realms of society. They blend together myriad cultural cues and signifiers that together work to create a sort-of performative expression; and, when dance and music work to define a culture away from the psyches of the everyday, it’s more than mere expression – it’s exclamation.
Category: The Gnovis Blog