MoTown 1960s-70s             The music created by Motown is treasured by the majority of the races in the United States. Motown popularized pop music produced by African Americans and pioneered innovative soundtracks that were listened across races. The label created a revolution in pop music sparked by social and cultural changes achieving crossover. Berry Gordy started the corporation on January 12, 1959. Its achievement is attributed to significant players of the time, such as the songwriting team named Holland-Dozier-Holland (H-D-H), Diana Ross and the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and the Miracles, Marvin Gaye, the Four Tops, Michael Jackson, the Temptations, the Jackson 5, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Marvelettes, Lionel Richie, and The Commodores, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and Tean Marie (Nantais, 2012). The genre, to a great extent, utilized music techniques associated with contemporary materials, for instance, intermediality with an interconnection relationship between sound and the visual representation (Mehring & Redling, 2017).. The music sought to unite a nation divided along racial lines reverting the doctrines of segregation and transcending racial boundaries. Motown music was listened to…

Reading journals Introduction Literary work is globally accepted for its role in society. Literature played an integral part in shaping the lives and the community at large. Literature is a reflection of the exact color of the organization. Literary work can be classified into novels, poetry, oral, and artistic. The authors of these workers have a common goal whereby they need to deliver their message to society using the above-said methods. Written or spoken word can be made by the author to address a specific issue affecting the nation. The authors of literary work are the mirrors of society. In the modern world, the internet plays a pivotal role in shaping the literature. Authors can publish their work or post it on a website for the targeted audience. Also, songs are serving the community well by communicating the message in the language best for the targeted audience. Literary works challenge the audience in many ways and add up to one’s previous experience. Also, the artist’s effectiveness can be measured herein through the weight of the message and the means embodied…

Crawley Crawley town contains fourteen residential neighborhoods that radiate out from the main old market town. Railway lines or main roads separate these neighborhoods. Crawley is packed with things to do, and must-see places to visit. Whether you are planning to pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip or a summer holiday or a romantic rendezvous trip in spring, you will find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. Car Rental Crawley Premium Volkswagen Golf is the best car rental Crawley offers and is the most frequently booked car hire type. Let’s explore the top attractions to visit and things to do while in Crawley: Tilgate Park It’s fun to navigate the park on trails on foot through the sweetly scented pine forest, next to the expansive Tilgate Lake. At the lake, you can hire out equipment for canoeing, dinghy sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, or simple boat row. Nymans Nymans is a National Trust Property with a walled garden surrounding the partial ruins of a Revivalist house. The house displays a peculiar blend of medieval and regency style architecture surrounded by…

Art Analysis Caravaggio (Michele Angelo Merigi) was an Italian painter (1571-1610). He was known for his artistic prowess in creating paintings that were realistic both physically and emotionally. Caravaggio utilized texture, shape, colour and dramatic use of lighting to create paintings that had formative influence locally and globally. In this paper, the focus will be on one of his famous paintings, The Supper at Emmaus. Caravaggio created this painting as a popular theme art in Christianity, the resurrection of Christ as witnessed by several disciples. During this instance, Caravaggio freezes this moment allowing the world to witness a happening miracle, creating a sense of shock and astonishment that was similarly felt by the disciples. Work of Art Information The piece of art to be studied in this paper is the Supper at Emmaus. This is a painting why the art master Caravaggio. The painting was finished in the year 1601. The medium use do the painting is oil on Canvas, and the dimensions are 141cm by 196.2cm (56 in by 77.2 in). The current location of the artwork is the…

Critical evaluation of international marketing strategies of brands Monster Energy and Red Bull in different countries 1.0 Introduction As illustrated by Hussain and Khan (2013), International marketing strategy is a vital aspect in the in influencing the growth of many  organizations. Through the adaption of effective strategies and development of the right marketing mix targeting various markets around the globe, the company is better positioned to experience tremendous growth. Often, the designed strategies vary across regions and cultures, which makes it essential in promoting a firm’s operations in the international market. An effective international marketing strategy contributes to the competitive advantage of an organization in the international market. This current paper presents a critical evaluation of the international marketing strategies of two energy drink brands, that is, Monster Energy and Red Bull both in developed and emerging countries. The analysis will be based on relevant theories. The main focus will be on the marketing mix, which will specify the product offered, pricing strategy, as well as a promotion strategy. The analysis will also delve into the aspects of segmentation, targeting,…

The 1950s Culture Research Introduction During the end of the second world war in America, the American culture developed across the United States. Teenagers gained their independence through listening to their music and by stopping to wear the same clothing as their parents. Music in the 1950s was primarily influenced by the African American culture of the South. Jazz and Blues played a significant role in establishing new music genres of the time (Vaillancourt 9). The most popular type of music in the 1950s was rock and roll (Vaillancourt 10). Rock and roll were featured by repetitive chord progressions, tempos, loud guitars and pulsating drums. This essay focuses on discussing Rock and Roll as the most popular types of music during the 1950s, and why the music continues to be the world’s most recognizable and popular form of music. Rock and Roll Rock and roll were first introduced into the world by the explosive events of the mid-1950s (Halliwell 2). the music genre had themes and artistic styles that were unique, brief and which spawned the movement. Individual sin the…

Comparison between “Moments” and “That time of the year thou mayst in me behold.” Introduction Most literary works related in different forms. Some could be sharing similar structures, Styles, and stylistic devices, themes, or they could have characters with the same traits. The poem, “That time of the year thou mayst in me behold,” is a critical love poem that revolves around a middle-aged man who is trying to reveal the importance of present times in our lives by developing the theme of love. William Shakespeare wrote the poem in 1509. This poem was not published in 1609, like most of Shakespeare’s sonnets. It addresses the narrator’s anxiety about growing old by comparing the times of the year and the passing time in nature.  The author stresses on the emptiness of an earlier age. The song, “Moment” by Jhene Aiko is almost similar to Sonnet 73 by William Shakespeare. Moment revolves around time. The singers try to express the difference between the past present and the future. The artist claims that the past is history, the future is a mystery,…

A review of Naples city Introduction Naples city is the third-largest city in Italy after Rome and Milan and the capital of Naples province in the Campania region in southern Italy. Its name Naples is also known as Italian Napoli, is a Latin name meaning “new town.” it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited towns in the world, and Greeks thousands of years ago first settled that. Its age of existence and the fact that it has given refuge to many people and ethnicities across the western part of Europe makes it one of the best places to seek information about the history of western Europe. Naples is perhaps the most exceptional description of the mother colony of the inception of the west of Europe. It is also a center for the professionalism of the communities of western Europe by being the center of the nation’s commerce for its credit of housing the region’s principal port and culture. Looking at Naples and reviewing it on the bases of its capacity of information and professionalism, four different factors profoundly defines…

different dimensions of art, how they affect the artists and the society around them In most scenarios, drawing and paintings are the first thoughts that get into one’s mind while thinking about art. Though it is worth to note that artists cannot just be confined and limited to the labeled artists, in the broader scope, art can be referred to like anything that created or made to initiate a conversation for other people or yourself. Nn argued that art is necessary and is inescapable. He states that art is conspicuous everywhere one moves to. The parks are awash with artworks to inform individuals as well as attracting their attention to various aspects. Arts on posters carry a lot of motivations and information while the music on televisions and radio helps in keeping one active and live. Nn maintained that most of the time, people find themselves engulfed by the power of art without even noticing. Moreover, philosophers have long argued that as empirical and objective as science is, it cannot capture and explain phenomena like emotion and the true essence…

Technology and Jazz Music “Jazz is the only music in which the same note can be played night after night and yet different every time”. The words of Ornette Collman are a genuine reflection of the impact that technology has had on Jazz music.  Ideally, technology has uplifted Jazz music to the point that it can adopt a variation of sounds, instrumentals and even incorporate aspects of poetry and yet still carry its original aesthetic component.  Before the introduction of technology, Jazz music was simply a form of music that relied heavily on improvisation.  Most of the Jazz of the period before the 1890s were selling mainly due to their originality and the emotional component that primarily addressed the culture of the African Americans.   As time went by, however, technological advancements were introduced into the world of music and as soon as it has begun incorporating instrument also that enhanced the production of Jazz to the incorporation of sophisticated equipment that has pushed Jazz music to the best of its form.  Through an in-depth analysis, this paper aims at showing…