March: Annie Lennox
Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (Official Video)
Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart - Here Comes The Rain Again (Remastered)
Annie Lennox - Walking on Broken Glass (Later Archive)
Annie Lennox performs Walking on Broken Glass on Later... with Jools Holland.
Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves [Ft. Aretha Franklin] (Official Video)
February: The Supremes
Where Did Our Love Go (1964)
Stop In The Name Of Love (Ready Steady Go - 1965)
"Up The Ladder To The Roof" on The Ed Sullivan Show
The Supremes "Up The Ladder To The Roof" on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 15, 1970.
Motown Minute #1 - The History of Motown
A brief history of Motown Records
January: Hans Zimmer
Circle Of Life / King Of Pride Rock - From The Lion King (Live In Prague)
He's A Pirate
"He's A Pirate" composed by Hans Zimmer & Klaus Badelt for movie "Pirates Of The Caribbean". Live performance by David Garrett
December: Gaurinder Kaur Kainth
Miss Pooja Latest Song || Jaan Ton Pyari || Darshan Khella || (Official Video) Punjabi Songs 2014
"Jaan Ton Pyari" is a vibrant Punjabi song celebrating deep affection and romantic devotion. The lyrics express heartfelt emotions, emphasizing how the beloved's presence brings immense joy and significance to the singer's life.
Dance For Kids! | Bhangra Level 1
November: Hildegard of Bingen
Hildegard of Bingen: De Spiritu Sancto (Holy Spirit, The Quickener Of Life)
Hildegard of Bingen (German: Hildegard von Bingen; Latin: Hildegardis Bingensis; c. 1098 - 17 September 1179), also known as Saint Hildegard and the Sibyl of the Rhine, was a German Benedictine abbess and polymath active as a writer, composer, philosopher, mystic, visionary, and as a medical writer and practitioner during the High Middle Ages.
Hildegard von Bingen ~ Music History for Kids
A quick overview of an amazing women's life
October: Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder - Superstition - (Official Video)
Music video by Stevie Wonder performing Superstition. © 1972 Motown
Stevie Wonder-Sir Duke (live)
September: Kate Bush
Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights - Official Music Video - Version 1
Wuthering Heights was released as Kate's debut single in January 1978. It became a No.1 hit in the UK singles chart and remains Kate's biggest-selling single.
Kate Bush - Running up that Hill 1985
JUNE: FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS
What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor
"(What Shall We Do With the) Drunken Sailor" by Fisherman's Friends is a traditional sea shanty that humorously explores the dilemma of how to handle an inebriated sailor, featuring lively rhythms and choruses.
South Australia
We were hugely honoured to be asked to sing to 81,275 rugby fans at half-time during England v Australia at Twickenham this month. The amazing experience was captured by the TV cameras and the lovely folk at #Twickenham have sent us the footage to share with you lovely people. "South Australia" by Fisherman's Friends is a rousing sea shanty celebrating the Australian state. With energetic vocals and infectious melodies, it captures the spirit of sailors longing for adventure in the southern seas.
MAY: GAMELAN GONG KEBYAR
Gamelan recorded in Peliatan, Bali, Indonesia in 1985.
APRIL: KRAFTWERK
The Robots
"The Robots" by Kraftwerk, from their 1978 album "The Man-Machine," explores themes of automation and artificial intelligence. Its repetitive beats and robotic vocals reflect the band's fascination with technology and its impact on society.
Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody (Official Video Remastered)
"Bohemian Rhapsody" is a groundbreaking rock song by Queen, blending opera, ballad, and hard rock elements. Released in 1975, its unconventional structure and Freddie Mercury's powerful vocals make it a timeless masterpiece.
Queen - We Are The Champions (Live Aid 1985)
FEBRUARY: NUSRAT FATEH ALI KHAN
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Mustt Mustt (Live at WOMAD Yokohama 1992)
"Mustt Mustt" by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is a groundbreaking fusion of traditional qawwali and modern electronic beats. Released in 1990, the collaboration with producer Michael Brook showcases Khan's powerful vocals, creating a captivating and influential musical blend.
JANUARY: LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 5, First movement
This is the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Benjamin Zander. A symphony is a large scale composition written for an orchestra. Symphonies are divided into sections called movements. Each movement has it's own name which tells you a bit about how it should be performed. The first movement of symphony number 5 is Allegro con brio; this means at a fast tempo and with spirit (brio = brilliance).
Moonlight Sonata performed live at the Royal Albert Hall (BBC Proms 2020)
Pianist Mitsuko Uchida performs Beethoven's famous work, live at the 2020 BBC Proms.
"Für Elise"
Lang Lang performs Beethoven's "Für Elise". Of the piece, Lang Lang says: "For me it is very romantic, and light, like a feather. It has to come from nowhere and it has to touch people.
Beethoven and his Ninth Symphony: How the masterpiece is played and understood worldwide
Beethoven is everywhere. His Ninth Symphony is one of the most frequently played symphonies in the world. How do orchestras and musicians on three continents approach Beethoven's masterpiece? In the Congo, the "Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste" interprets Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on instruments, some of which the musicians built themselves.
George Balanchine ́s The Nutcracker - Waltz of the Flowers
The Nutcracker - Waltz of the Flowers New York City Ballet
Björk - It's Oh So Quiet
"Oh So Quiet" is an enchanting masterpiece that oscillates between serene whispers and explosive crescendos. Her whimsical vocals and playful orchestration create a captivating sonic journey that leaves listeners in awe. In 1995, it reached the top 10 in several countries, including the UK, Ireland and New Zealand.
"Earth Intruders" by Bjork
The official video for "Earth Intruders" by Bjork from the album 'Volta'. "Earth Intruders" by Björk is a dynamic and exhilarating exploration of sound. With its infectious beats, tribal rhythms, and Björk's commanding vocals, the song becomes a powerful call to action, urging listeners to confront the urgent issues facing our planet.
Tracy Chapman - Talkin' About A Revolution (Official Music Video)
"Talkin' Bout a Revolution" by Tracy Chapman is a powerful folk anthem that addresses social and economic inequality. With her soul-stirring voice and acoustic guitar, Chapman calls for unity and change, urging listeners to rise up and work towards a better world.
One Love (Official Fan Made Music Video) - Bob Marley
JULY: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
Chan Chan Live At Carnegie Hall
This is the group's most well known song,
Isata Kanneh-Mason | Clara Schumann's Scherzo No.2 in C Minor
Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason performs Clara Schumann's fiery Scherzo No.2 in C Minor, Op. 14. The session was filmed at Air Studios in London as part of Classic FM's Live Music Month. Isata recorded Clara Schumann's Scherzo for her debut album, 'Romance - the Music of Clara Schumann' which was released on Decca earlier this year.
MAY: LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
Rain, Rain, Beautiful Rain (Live on KEXP)
Recorded February 1, 2016.
Big Yellow Taxi
This is the 2018 official lyric video for Joni Mitchell's classic "Big Yellow Taxi" from the album 'Ladies Of The Canyon' (1970)The song was a hit in her native Canada as well as Australia and the UK. “Big Yellow Taxi” is Joni Mitchell’s call to action to prevent the damage we are doing to the environment. It refers to lack of human awareness; only too late we recognise the profligate destruction done to the environment. We value what we have in retrospect.
MARCH: WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
The quick story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Take a peek at this giant of classical music! Get an idea of his early life, hear a handful of his best-known tunes and remember why he's considered one of the all-time greats.
Mozart - Minuet in G Major, KV 1
Mozart's first documented composition is a Minuet and Trio in G major. He was only five years old when he wrote it! All Mozart's compositions were given a listing beginning with KV and then a number. This piece is KV1 and his final piece was KV626 - Requiem.
Queen of the Night Aria from The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute is one of Mozart's most well known operas. In this scene, filmed at The Royal Opera House, the Queen of The Night is full of vengeance and rage. The melody is very colourful and very high so only skilled, soprano singers can perform it.
FEBRUARY: ARETHA FRANKLIN
Aretha Franklin - Think [1968] (Original Version)
Aretha Franklin - Think
Song written by Aretha Franklin & Ted White
Album: Aretha Now (1968)
Sigur Rós - Hoppípolla
"Hoppípolla" is a song by Sigur Rós from their 2005 album Takk. The song title means "hopping into puddles", and the lyrics are mainly in Icelandic, with some nonsensical phrases, a "language" the band calls Vonlenska ("Hopelandic"). This song has been featured on the BBC's 'Planet Earth' and 'Blue Planet'..
Elton John - Rocket Man (Royal Festival Hall, London 1972)
Elton's second concert at London's Royal Festival Hall was an opportunity for him and his band to perform their newly-recorded album Honky Château in its entirety. This live debut of 'Rocket Man' two months before its release as the album's first single is striking in its freshness and its ability to nearly replicate the studio arrangement on stage.
"The March of the Women"
As well as being a musician, Smyth was also a suffragette who devoted herself to the cause for women's rights for two years, giving up her music in order to focus on it completely. In 1911, her piece, "The March of The Women" became the anthem of the women's suffragette movement. The piece became a symbol of the movement and was sung not only at rallies but also in prisons where the women were on hunger strike. The Votes For Women newspaper described the song as 'at once a hymn and a call to battle'.
Feeling Good - Nina Simone (1965)
This is most definitely in Miss Wright's top 5 songs! Enjoy the beautiful acapella vocal at the beginning and then the full, rich sounds of the band when they play their iconic opening notes. How many different instruments can you hear? Originally written for the 1964 musical "The Roar Of The Greasepaint-The Smell Of The Crowd" it has since been covered by many artists, including Muse, Sammy Davis Jr., Bobby Darin, Traffic, Michael Bublé, The Pussycat Dolls, George Michael, John Barrowman, John Coltrane, Toše Proeski, Frank Sinatra Jr., and Adam Lambert. ENJOY THIS!
The Beatles - Yellow Submarine