The 20th century is truly like no other. These hundred years changed and defined society as we know it today, at a speed never seen before. Not only did musical styles transform greatly in accordance with the ever-changing trends and burning social matters, during the 20th-century music became more accessible than ever before. The invention of the gramophone in 1892 and then radio broadcasting in 1920 made music an inseparable part of the lives of people from all walks of life.
Such a tumultuous and packed century is, of course, impossible to cram into one playlist. We did, however, do our best to compile the most unforgettable musical highlights of the 20th century. Enjoy!
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Get Funky with Stevie Wonder’s Greatest Hits
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7 Famous Songs and Their Lesser Known Backstories
The 7 timeless hits in this article have such surprising and memorable backstories we just had to share them with you.
These Surreal Paintings Will Bring You To Another World
Vladimir Kush's mind-bending, yet incredibly beautiful paintings, will leave you completely astounded. Take a look at them in this post.
11 Stunning Victorian Buildings Around the World
In this article, we list 11 of the finest examples of Victorian-era architecture. You’ll surely recognize some of them!
A Magical Moment of Pure Music For You to Enjoy...
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This Artist's Level of Realism Is Out of This World!
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Greek Mythology: Six Mind Blowing, Ancient Tales...
From inspiring heroes to truly tyrannical villains, these great stories from Greek Mythology will reverberate with you for years to come, from the music of Orpheus to the defiance of Prometheus
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If you want to know more about the development of classical music through the centuries, this brief video is just the ticket.
A Classical Rendition of Bohemian Symphony? Yes Please!
A Classic Rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody by a classical orchestra.
12 Jaw Dropping Facts About the Most Famous Art in History
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This Harp Breathes Magical New Life Into an Old Classic
Many people often claim that the harp is the instrument of the angels, and after watching this video, I'm sure you'll be inclined to agree.
This Performer Really Knows How to Keep Her Balance!
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These Two Talented Children Definitely Know How to Sing
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This Rope Jumping Act Takes it to an Entirely New Level
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These Phenomenal Acrobats Have Terrific Strength
These amazingly strong acrobats are going to effortlessly entertain you.
These Puppets Move Like Live Beings - Fascinating!
Barnaby Dixon's hand puppets move like live animals and people, which makes them especially entertaining to watch!
This Young Girl Plays the Violin Like No Other
Masha Marshon impresses everyone with her violin skills. I've never heard such beauty before.
These 3D Paintings Appear to Pop Out Of the Sidewalk!
This has to be the most unique street art you'll ever see. This Russian artist's incredible work appears to come alive out of sidewalks in major cities.
This Artist Uses Just One Tool To Create Stunning Art
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This Couple Will Make You Fall in Love With Salsa!
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This Child Makes Any Music Lover Smile With Joy
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There’s a Side to Michelangelo’s Artwork You’ve Never Seen
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This Magician Sure Fooled Me! How Did He Do It?
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André Rieu's Gorgeous Rendition of "I Will Follow Him"
Andre Rieu takes this classic song and turns it into a performance with so much passion and talent that it seems almost new again. Extraordinary!
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The Story of the Woman Behind Botticelli's Venus Painting
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Classic Performance: The `Smoking Magician`!
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This Inspiring Cover of "Hallelujah" Really Moved Me
A truly emotional interpretation of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", sung by a young, talented singer, with unbelievably powerful vocal abilities.
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This boy was born blind, but sings like a certain famous singer.
The Beauty of Female Portraits Through the Centuries
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