Jazz is music characterized by propulsive syncopated rhythms (accents in unexpected places), and forward momentum called “swing”.  Improvisation is a very important part – soloists make up t... Read more

by Ronaldo Tumbokon Many beautiful songs that are now considered classics, or are called “standards” actually come from Broadway musicals.  Broadway musicals or musical theater are plays wit... Read more

Amazon.com Widgets In appreciating opera, you have to forget the prejudices against the genre, borne by spoofs and ridicule by popular culture. When you have gone past this, you will discove... Read more