A look at some of biggest names country, folk and blue grass artists. From the legends to the new soon to be legends. This only part one of the series on this topic.

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During times of social and political unrest, protest songs have played a significant role. With the current political climate in the United Sates I take a look at some of the Iconic protest songs from the past. 

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The theme music for most television shows are usually instrumental or with some studio singer. However, every so often the vocals can be done by the lead actors. This provides them with another talent to be shared, that of a singer.

So let's take a look at some of the theme songs sung by actors from their television shows.

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It's all in the lyrics

When you listen to a favourite song do you really listen to the words? We all sing-a-long to these songs. However, we know what the words say. A love song should have pretty lyrics in some cases that is not true. In a great dance song, you expect the words to be simple and fun but not always. They take on a whole different meaning when it is spoken. Let’s listen to some song lyrics that are spoken.

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We look at TV theme songs that were sung by actors. Sometimes these actors are part of the shows and other times not. Some of these songs instantly bring us back to the show as if it were only yesterday. Let’s look at some of those songs.

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AKA Also Known As - real names of singers

Why do musicians change their names? 
Singers and musicians change their names for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they go with nicknames because it was what they were commonly known to friends. Some because their real names do not have the same weight as others in the industry. Whatever the reason here are some of the artist who found a reason to go by a more suitable name.

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One hit wonders Part 3. A look at even more one-hit wonders.

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A look at another great album from the early 1970s, Tapestry by Carole King. Just about everyone who is a fan of her music has a copy of the album. It is time to look back at this album as there has been a resurgence in her music. This is in part of a new musical built around her music, called BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. 

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It is the month of February and Black History Month. This is that time of year when we can look back at the achievements of African Americans in all areas of life. From great invents to Civil Rights. As this is a program about music today we look to three of those great black artists who have made tremendous contributions to the sound of music This is the second part in the series of Black History Month.

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It's Christmas time once more. We will look at the Yule time songs and albums by artists not normally thought of for their Christmas music. This is the second part of the Christmas songs by unexpected artists.

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