One of the many things I miss about times gone by are when a new music record would come out. These albums were so special to me, and I've carried the memory of them and their music with me wherever I went. These days I listen to them still, but do I remember the great albums?
What would we do without music? But a song, unlike what some people may think, doesn't just need a singer. It also needs someone to write its words and someone to compose it. Sometimes all three are the same person, but quite often they aren't.
Do you think you can recognize the most iconic men who were at the forefront of art, music, movies and politics in this remarkable decade? If you're up for a challenge, then give this trivia quiz a shot and find out for yourself! Who's this icon?
Jamaica, the English-speaking island nation that has produced a religion, music genres, proud athletes and many popular foods and drinks. However, most people don't know that much about Jamaica other than the most famous things... What do YOU know about this country?
You may be more proficient in classical music or more connected to the plastic arts of painting and sculpture, but in any case, we have proof that you have knowledge - even if you have not been able to answer all the answers correctly.
Which composer and lyricist wrote the musical Cats? Andrew Lloyd Webber Stephen Schwartz Stephen Sondheim Oscar Hammerstein What was the name of the "First Cat" taken as a pet by President Clinton and his family?
FIFA World Cup Summer Olympic Games Winter Olympic Games The Rugby World Cup Which traditional music genre originated in Rio de Janeiro? Salsa Reggae Samba Mambo Which exotic animal, often associated with Rio de Janeiro, can be seen at the Tijuca National Park?
This is a real word This is a made-up word Rhapsidious is a musical review that attacks performer rather than performance. This is a real word This is a made-up word Canorous is something that is melodious or resonant.
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They wrote the musical about you! You're quite the hair expert and you are keenly aware of how much of it we have, how to preserve it and how to lose it. You probably take very good care of your own hair, and that's a smart thing to do.
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James Joyce John Banville William Trevor Frank McCourt Who composed the music for Riverdance, the stage show? Bill Whelan Michael Flatley Joseph Nate Jeremy Clark On St. Patrick's Day, Irish people are traditionally supposed to eat...