Welcome
to the Popular 20th Cent.
Music Page
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A chance to listen to, enjoy, share and find out about all types of popular music from the 1920's to the 1990's
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From Jazz to Big Bands - Blues to Beatles- Swing to Skiffle.
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This is what we have covered so far :-
- An introdution to a century of music.
- The Piano in popular music.
- Cliff Richard - Presley? Or poser.
- Girls, Girls, Girls!
- Banned by the Beeb.
- The Musical Theatre.
- Country Music and The Blues.
- Big Band and Swing.
- Rhythm and Blues.
- Ska and reggae.
- Rock 'n' Roll.
Plus a range of individual favourites.
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This is what is planned :-
November 10th Jazz in the 40's and 50's.
December 8th The Influence of "The Charts." Petrol Heads.
2012
January 12th World Travel; 60's Folk
February 9th Great Songwriters 1; Bacharach & David. The Demon Drink.
March 8th Film Musicals, Ace Session Performers.
April 12th The Letter 'A' , I Believe (Religious themes in popular music.)
May 10th British Rock, That Trad Jazz Feel.
June 14th Long Live Love, Chickens and other Fowl.
We are always open to NEW ideas.
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| Meeting are held on the second Thursday of the month, and begin at 10.15 am. ( until 12.15). | |
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For more information please contact
Ted Harfield tedharfield@msm.com |
