Sentences with phrase «music traditions of»

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This Virgin tradition may have indirectly been responsible for the creation of iTunes and the iPod, which, ironically, ended up killing our Virgin Megastores music chain.

Last year it went to Dario Fo of Italy, who is less a writer than a comedian in the music hall tradition of Benny Hill.

The Director of The Institute of Ismaili Studies, Professor Azim Nanji, who chaired the conference, said: «the purpose of the conference was to explore how music enables a deeper understanding and appreciation of the parallels and exchanges among the three traditions.»

The Conference examined the way sacred music has evolved in Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions, its different modes of expression, its contribution to deepening religious experience, and its place in wider musical and general culture of the three faith traditions.

In a collection of essays entitled The Sanctified Church, Zora Neale Hurston described the traditions of the African American holiness and Pentecostal churches as a «revitalizing element» in black music and religion.

While I do get interested in Dylan, hippies, Bowie, baroque - rock, and even some art rock, I am overall not a fan of the turn to seriousness in our pop music, whose first big wave came in 1966 - 1975, especially insofar as it snuffed out what was best in the Afro - American tradition.

What's good to Johnson's ears is usually in the rootsy, country - and - soul grounded traditions of American music.

Imagine next that those who (rightfully) argued that music was consistent with Christianity triumphed, and following that hard - won victory, an entire stream of Christianity - a very prominent one - arose around the victorious musicophiles, becoming in turn a tradition that emphasized music in a unique and unrivaled way.

After all, when writing a book about music and Christianity, why wouldn't one bother to emphasize that great tradition of musically - focused Christian faith, drawing upon the resources which, in God's providence, that tradition alone could provide.

But because of my tradition, because of my family, because of my own sensibilities, it seems that music played a bigger role in my faith than I had ever realised before writing that book.

Catholic art, along with the rich tradition of sacred music, continues to speak to people of differing cultural and religious backgrounds.

Tim i found it liberating to just do what the Lord wants you to do i work within his boundarys and yes i attend church and enjoy it.I love the people and i love hearing the word and worshipping the Lord even if others are still bound up with traditions thats not my walk thats theres.My focus is to do what the Lord wants me to do.There have been times i have said no to the pastor he does nt understand why i choose not to lead the worship.i query him as well regarding the idea that its not just performing a function because there is a need our hearts have to be in the right place so that the Lord can use us but he did nt understand where i was coming from and thats okay because of that i just said no until my heart is right i am better not being involved in leading.But i am happy to be an encouragement to others in the worship team i havent wanted to be the leader i have done that in the past.So my focus has been just the singing and being part of different worship teams i think the Lord has other plans as the groups i am in seem to be changing at the same time i am aware that i do nt to worry about change as the Lord knows whats best.I used to be quite comfortable leading the music but that was before when i was operating in my own self confidence and pride.The Lord did such a huge change in my life that i lost my self confidence and that is not a bad thing at all as my spiritual growth has been incredible.The big change was my identity moved from me and what i could do to knowing who i was in Christ and that he is my strength and confidence.Now i know that without him i can do nothing in fact i am dependent on his empowerment through his holy spirit all the time in everything.In the weekend i was asked to lead the music at another church i attend multiple churchs although i attend two regularly one has services in the morning and one has services in the evening so the two do nt really clash.In the weekend i was asked to lead the music its been two years since i did that and i was worried on how i would go.All i can say is that it went really well and because i stepped out in Faith the Lord really blessed the morning to the congregation.The difference is knowing that i serve the Lord with the gifts he has given me but my heart has to be right and when i do it in his way it builds up the body and it brings glory to him.May the Lord continue to show you what he wants you to do even though others may not understand your reasons i just want you to know that you do nt have to pull away completely just work within the boundarys that the Lord gives you and do nt feel pressured by others expectations to do anything that feel uncomfortable.Be involved just as you feel lead by the holy spirit even if it is in a very minor way take small steps.regards brentnz

«An authentic updating of sacred music can take place only in the lineage of the great tradition of the past, of Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony.»

Not only that, the newly planted younger churches have also absorbed ethnic factors, such as language, dialect, custom, habit, tradition, life attitude, thought pattern, way of thinking, music, dance, visual art, etc..

And to help mitigate the learning curve associated with the various traditions of Orthodox sacred music, many websites offer video, audio, and print resources for overworked liturgists.

Among the various longer - range challenges facing church music in the «90s, four seem to be occupying center stage: the challenge of providing church musicians in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of parishes throughout the land in almost every denomination; the continued search for musical roots in many denominations; the ongoing debate between those advocating the worship and musical tradition of the church catholic and those advocating a variety of trendy fads; and the impact of pragmatism and consumerism in determining worship practice and musical style and substance.

Naturally, there are degrees of theological sophistication in this music, which reflects a wide swath of American religious traditions.

As I learn to play it (a focal practice), it engages me with the larger tradition of music and the community of musicians.

SO the next time your sitting in a circle listening to some bad version of 60's folk music and beating your drum stop for a minute and ask yourself where did this all come from, certainly not from centuries of passing down religious traditions and «correct» teachings originally given to us by God.

In his love for music he shares with all the Franciscans the tradition of God's troubadours.

Jazz, perhaps, but will it continue on as a living tradition in its own right or simply be remembered as a particular period or phase in the history of Western music, like the Baroque or Romantic?

Yet the 38 - year - old British composer of such blockbuster musicals as Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita and Cats, who has written such enormously popular melodies as «I Don't Know How to Love Him,» «Don't Cry for Me, Argentina» and «Memories,» demonstrated in the Requiem that he can also write beautiful serious music in the English choral tradition — while still holding on to his more rock - inspired identity.

An array of recent movies use music indebted to classical traditions.

Nor is there music like that of Sister Marie Keyrouz, a Lebanese nun who has begun singing the chants of her tradition in an appealing, «secular» style that utilizes colorful instrumental accompaniments.

But he showers attention on the content of the lyrics, the catchiness of the tunes, the ordering of the songs in the songbooks, the lustiness of the singing, and the life of music in the life of the tradition.

They have created their own ways of communication, ranging from stories in oral traditions to folk art and music, from popular histories to religious and cultural sysmbolism.

Plan and implement a training event for worship, music and the arts to introduce interested area artists to the particulars of your denominational traditions.

Saturday will expand upon the all - you - can - eat & drink tradition of the Bacon, Brew & BBQ Fest and Sunday's activities will include an expanded Family Friendly day filled with music, food, bouncy houses, human foosball and much, much more!

My family and I have a tradition of waiting until the day after Thanksgiving to start with putting up all the Christmas decorations, watching the movies, listening to holiday music, hanging christmas lights, tree decorating, and pretty much all things Christmas!

The Boxford Apple Festival has been a tradition for over 50 years, and features music, lots of apple treats, children's activities, and house tours.

Military music has a long and stirring tradition (Sturbridge, Mass.) Aug. 27, 2012 — Old Sturbridge Village will celebrate the rich tradition of military music with a «Drummer's Call» event showcasing many of New England's premier Fife and Drum corps.

Celebration of favorite holiday traditions, music, and food Nine evening events set for December 7 - 9; 14 - 16; 21 - 23 STURBRIDGE, Mass. (Nov. 18, 2012): Like a holiday card come to life, each December Old Sturbridge Village transforms itself into a magical candlelit 19th - century village for its popular «Christmas by Candlelight» celebrations.

Grandparents Get Free OSV Admission on Sept. 8 Seniors Save 50 % during Senior Month in September (Sturbridge, Mass.) Aug. 26, 2012 — Old Sturbridge Village will celebrate the rich tradition of military music with a «Drummers» Call» fife and drum corps muster on Saturday, Sept. 7.

The Old Town School of Folk Music's Wiggleworms program is a Chicago tradition, offering a ton of class options for ages 0 to 12 months, 12 to 24 months, and 2 to 4 years.

«Christmas Traditions in Ireland, «a concert of Irish jigs, reels and airs, is presented at 12:15 p.m. Monday by Samhradh Music in the theater of the Chicago Public Library Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. (346-3278).

«Music or singing at bedtime is a tradition that has been passed down since ancient times, across many cultures,» says Lisa Roth, founder of Rockabye Baby, a Los Angeles music company specializing in lullaby renditions of rock mMusic or singing at bedtime is a tradition that has been passed down since ancient times, across many cultures,» says Lisa Roth, founder of Rockabye Baby, a Los Angeles music company specializing in lullaby renditions of rock mmusic company specializing in lullaby renditions of rock musicmusic.

A nearly seven - decade tradition of Grant Park Music Festival performances in the northern precincts of Grant Park is coming to an end.

Enjoy a variety of music and dance performances, as well as interactive demonstrations and a scavenger hunt, all while honoring Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese traditions.

This year's Oktoberfest will feature plenty of beer, schnitzel and Oom - pah music, along with annual traditions, such as the ever - popular schnitzel toss, keg toss and stein holding contest.

The Oktoberfest will feature plenty of beer, schnitzel and Oom - pah music, along with annual traditions, such as the ever - popular schnitzel toss.

They may also love the magic of holiday lights and music and perhaps even gain an appreciation for spiritual traditions related to their family's religious faith.

The Old Town School of Folk Music teaches and celebrates music and cultural expressions rooted in the traditions of diverse American and global communiMusic teaches and celebrates music and cultural expressions rooted in the traditions of diverse American and global communimusic and cultural expressions rooted in the traditions of diverse American and global communities.

Surrounded by the thousands of musicians who play on our stages, climb our steps, jam in our lobbies, we come from something larger - a rich history, an evolving tradition, a living culture of folks from around Chicago and the world coming together to create music.

Telegram & Gazette 3/4/13 Crafts, music, technology on tap at OSV in celebration of Native - American traditions

It's stuck with a yawner of a title («The McCain / Palin Tradition»), and the lyrics are laughable as ideology (read»em below the break), but I submit to you that this song is a masterful adaptation of fleeting campaign talking points into the strict conventions of country music.

[Right after I finished this, I realized that «The McCain Palin Tradition» is a remake of a real tune — so of course the music's well developed.

Cyprus belonged to the Ottoman Empire till the second half of the XIXth century and before that, to the Crusaders, Byzantine Empire, Persian Empire and Babylonian Empire, just like parts of Africa, Europe and Asia so... Cyprus shares common foods, music styles, dances and other traditions with other countries from the Balkans, the Caucasus, Middle East, North Africa and Anatolia.

: the essential guide to customs & culture (Kuperard, 2009) Various, Ghana: An African Portrait Revisited (Peter E. Randall Publisher, 2007) Younge, Paschal Yao, Music and Dance Traditions of Ghana: History, Performance and Teaching (Mcfarland & Co Inc., 2011) Laura Burke; Armando García Schmidt (2013).

The Guardian columnist tells Time Out today: «I guess she has fears about the rise of UKIP, and she's worried some of her fans are turning to UKIP and she's kind of interested in the old tradition, that used to be more commonplace in the»70s and»80s, of music and politics linking up.»

WHITE PLAINS, NY — County Executive Robert P. Astorino invites everyone to take in the rich culture and traditions of India through music, dance and great food during the Annual Heritage of India Festival, Sunday, August 7,