Mecano was a Spanish pop band formed in 1981 and active until 1992. The band started as a synthpop ensemble by brothers Nacho and Jose Maria Cano, along with singer Ana Torroja, in 1981 in Madrid influenced by English band Spandau Ballet. In a period of cultural experimentation in the newly democratic Spain, Mecano achieved […]
Propaganda
Propaganda was formed in Dusseldorf, West Germany, in 1982, by Ralf Dörper, as a trio, with artist Andreas Thein and vocalist Susanne Freytag. The group made initial recordings in Germany which were destined for future release in the UK, where Ralf Dörper’s early experimental recordings had received critical acclaim by radio DJ John Peel and […]
Anything Goes
Anything Goes” is a song written by Cole Porter for his 1934 musical of the same name. The lyrics include humorous references to figures of scandal and gossip from Depression-era high society. The song opens with a reference to the Massachusetts Bay Colony “Times have changed, And we’ve often rewound the clock. Since the Puritans […]
Tous Les Garcons et Les Filles
“Tous les garçons et les filles” (English: “All the Boys and Girls”) is a song by French singer-songwriter Francoise Hardy, with Roger Samyn credited as co-writer on Hardy’s original 1962 ye-ye-era recording. The song recounts the feelings of a young person who has never known love and her envy of the couples that surround her. […]
Gentle Forest Jazz Band
Gentle Forest Jazz Band are a 21-piece big band led by modern vaudevillian gentleman Kubota. Since its formation in 2005, they have been developing new entertainment by incorporating a modern perspective into danceable swing jazz. The exciting and laughter-filled live performance by the 17-person instrumental corps and vocal trio “Gentle Forest Sisters” is a masterpiece. […]
Sissel
Sissel Kyrkjebø also simply known as Sissel, is a Norwegian soprano. She is considered one of the world’s top crossover sopranos. Her musical style ranges from pop recordings and folk songs, to classical vocals and operatic arias. She sings mainly in English and Norwegian and has also sung songs in Spanish, Swedish, Danish, Irish, Italian, […]
Dead Can Dance
Dead Can Dance are an Australian neoclassical darkwave band from Melbourne. Currently composed of Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry, the group formed in 1981. The group’s debut album, Dead Can Dance, was released in February 1984. The artwork, which depicts a ritual mask from New Guinea, “provide[s] a visual reinterpretation of the meaning of the […]
Tangerine Dream
Tangerine Dream is a German electronic music band founded in 1967 by Edgar Froese. The group has seen many personnel changes over the years, with Froese the only constant member until his death in January 2015. The best-known lineup of the group was its mid-1970s trio of Froese, Christopher Franke, and Peter Baumann. In 1979, […]
Cascade
With only 8000 Chapman Sticks worldwide, they are one of the most seldom seen and rarely heard instruments in the world. Today Mark White and Stefanie Barthel, known as Cascade, are the only Stick-Duo in the world. With the elegant sound of the Chapman Stick, they specialize in such music as Celtic, Romantic and Classic […]
Cybill Shepherd
Cybill Shepherd is an American actress and former model. Her film debut and breakthrough role came as Jacy Farrow in Peter Bogdanovich’s coming-of-age drama The Last Picture Show (1971) alongside Jeff Bridges. in 1974, Shepherd again teamed up with Peter Bogdanovich for the title role in Daisy Miller, based on the Henry James novella. That […]