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    Characterized by its lush vocal harmonies, "doomph, doomph" bass lines, group snapping, and high falsetto, doo-wop was one of the most popular musical styles of the '50s and '60s.
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    Some of the heaviest hitters ever to hoist a bluegrass axe, from the old school (Bill Monroe) to the new crew (Chris Thile).
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    All your favorite one-hit wonders from the '90s.
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    Songs by The Stylistics and similar artists
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    In the 1960s, gospel music met secular lyrics describing the black experience in America, and soul music was born. '60s soul singers demanded respect, begged for love, and told it like it was, changing popular music forever.

coolest of the cool

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    Characterized by its lush vocal harmonies, "doomph, doomph" bass lines, group snapping, and high falsetto, doo-wop was one of the most popular musical styles of the '50s and '60s.
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    Sinatra's artistry is so all-encompassing you could easily spend your entire life listening to no one else. But even the most fanatical Frank lovers might want to mix it up once in a while, so here's a batch of vocalists bound to appeal to admirers of Ol' Blue Eyes.
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    These are good, old songs about food. It's the perfect upbeat soundtrack for cooking comfort food.
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    Some of the heaviest hitters ever to hoist a bluegrass axe, from the old school (Bill Monroe) to the new crew (Chris Thile).

fais do do

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    The yearning, country-tinged feel of Cajun music and the blues-based, party-starting grooves of zydeco are at the core of Louisiana's musical tradition. These are the old-school artists who built the sound.

music of my soul

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    Soothing voices in lovely choral arrangements make for transcendent musical experiences. Choral music, both sacred and secular, can't help but invoke the best of feelings and help create a slice of heaven on Earth.
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    Easter is a celebration rich in music history and amazing works. Choral and orchestral favorites invoke the best and worst of humanity in effort to rise above the day to day struggles. Requiems, oratorios and meditation. This is a mix of inspiration and hope for all.
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    Take on the brilliant world that is Bach, from simple lute works to full choral masterpieces. Perfect for the aficionado or newcomer.
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    Songs by John Michael Talbot and similar artists
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    Folk and folk-like tunes from both sides of the pond that evoke a forest setting.
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    Songs by Steeleye Span and similar artists
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    Songs by The Stylistics and similar artists
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WE'UNS BE TWANGIN'

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    Songs by Alan Jackson and similar artists
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    Bluegrass is a genre of country music that emerged from Appalachia in the 1940s as a faster, more complex take on traditional string band music. Listen to the songs that have helped define this rich, and surprisingly diverse, musical tradition.
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    Songs by Loretta Lynn and similar artists
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    Following in the steps of George Jones and Merle Haggard, neotraditional (and "new traditional") country artists of the '80s and '90s tried to take the genre back to its roots -- and get plenty of radio play while they were at it.
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    Some of the heaviest hitters ever to hoist a bluegrass axe, from the old school (Bill Monroe) to the new crew (Chris Thile).
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    Songs by Randy Travis and similar artists
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    Strictly adhering to its heritage, traditional bluegrass is music performed in the style of the genre's founding father Bill Monroe -- that is, fast tempos, tight harmonies, and virtuosic banjo, mandolin, and fiddle playing.