The World's Playlist
Well, it's that time of the month when we have to say goodbye to our blogs, but fear not I plan on still using this blog as an album review outlet because why waste a blog right? Below is going to be a curated "playlist" of music from different cultures I've either studied or wanted to study during my Jan term class. First and foremost, Brazilian music, specifically modern Brazilian music called Funk Carioca. First, what is Funk Carioca? It is basically a style of hip-hop originating from the 1970s until now, where it has become more commercialized. "Funk" music and "Funk Carioca" music are two separate styles of music. Funk music focuses on syncopated rhythms and groovy baselines while Funk Carioca features characteristics of dance music. When listening to different styles of this dance music which you can also find labeled as "Baile Funk," I've discovered that it has a lot of similarities to American dance/club music. Below is the...
