Early Crescendos: The Formative Years of Antonia Brico In the rich tapestry of classical music history, Antonia Louisa Bricoโs narrative is a compelling saga of tenacity, pioneering spirit, and sublime artistry. Born under the shadow of societal constraints in Rotterdam on June 26, 1902, to an unmarried Dutch Catholic mother, Bricoโs journey from an obscure…
Hi, my name is Claude and I’m a… disco addict. There I said it. Now that wasn’t so awful after all. Truth be told, I never shied away from admitting my lifelong disco dependency to strangers. I was always an unabashed member of the disco brigade, but from what I’ve gathered from friends and acquaintances,…
Hi, my name is Pierre and Iโm a compulsive record collectorโฆ Thatโs probably how Iโd introduce myself if I belonged to a support group for hard-core record collectors. But fear not, my condition isnโt painfulโit brings me immense joy, and Iโm eager to share my passion for classical music in the pages of PMA Magazine.…
Introduction: The Soul of Greek Culture In the heart of ancient Greece, music was the very pulse of society, intricately woven into the fabric of daily life and imbued with a significance that went far beyond mere entertainment. This deep integration of music in Greek culture manifested in various dimensions, from the sacred echoes in…
By February 21, 1970, the Jackson 5 were no strangers to the national stage. Just two months earlier, theyโd dazzled millions on The Ed Sullivan Show, announcing their arrival as Motownโs freshest sensation. But their appearance on American Bandstand was something else entirely. This wasnโt just about proving they belonged; it was about showing the…
In an era marked by stark racial divides and rigid gender roles, the International Sweethearts of Rhythm emerged as an audacious symphony of defiance and unity. Formed in the late 1930s, this all-women Swing orchestra not only challenged the prevailing societal norms but also painted a canvas of cultural diversity that was rare for its…
On January 12, 1969, a seismic shift occurred in the rock music landscape with the U.S. release of Led Zeppelinโs eponymous debut album, followed by its UK release on March 31. This groundbreaking record, recorded in a mere 36 hours at Olympic Studios in London, signified the birth of a new era in hard rock…
Of all the reasons that Taylor Swift deserves to be Time magazineโs first ever musician Person of the Year, none are bigger than her smashing victories over misogyny and the music businessโs malign way of swindling artists and stealing valuable intellectual property. The particulars of her creative predicament are well known. Once a shy, teenaged…
Davide Lo Surdo, born on July 24th 1999 in Rome, Italy, is an Italian guitarist who has made a significant mark in music history, earning the title of the fastest guitarist in the history of music, as described by Rolling Stone Brazil magazine, for his remarkable ability to play a staggering 129 notes per second.…