Shostakovich, in particular, was persecuted by the Soviet regime when his music was thought to be too ‘modern’ or élitist, meaning he was forced to write in two styles - symphonies for the authorities ...

Modernism in music is characterized by a desire for or belief in science, nature, intelligence, anti-romanticism, and other forward thinking. Modern music is also known as 20th Century Music.

It’s not the first time Gomez has written a song about her ex (they both seem to have inspired each other in this regard), but the song adds to the modern canon of pop breakup songs we know are ...

Black culture has profoundly shaped the music industry, from jazz and blues to rock, pop, and hip-hop. In this video, we explore how black artists have trailblazed the modern music scene ...