... , angst, and rebellious philosophy. The punk of the UK was born out of an anarchistic approach to an expression of frustration with, and objection to the government and the economic depression of the 1970's. Bands like "Nasty Nasty," "999," "Rudimentary Peni," and "Throbbing Gristle," started as individual performance artists with a wide range of statements from a fundamental dissatisfaction and ... an ideal outlet for potentially violent boredom and frustration. Hundreds (maybe thousands) of garage bands started up, and many of them showed outstanding talent. Some So. Cal. bands from th...

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In the early 1900s, particularly in the 1920s, African-American literature, art, music, dance, and social commentary began to flourish in Harlem, a section of New York City. This African-American cultural movement became known as "The New Negro Movement" and later ... -woogie" involved a short, accented bass pattern that played repeatedly while the right hand plays freely, using many different rhythms and techniques. Jazz was an influential addition to music during this era. Its style and characteristics would influence many classical composers and would again migrate. However, this migration...

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