Show Tunes - A New Twist on an Old FavoriteAdded on 02/25/2006 to Articles Directory / Entertainment / Shows / Music shows
The old classics are making a comeback. Better yet, they've already made a comeback. The classic tunes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Tony Bennet have found a new audience. And the timing couldn't be better! Show tunes can be defined as listening to instrumental pop music, marked by non-existent rhythms and performed in the most unobtrusive manner. Though seen by many as quiet background accompaniment, easy listening comprises a number of unusual genres, including the exotic sounds of Juan Garcia Esquivel and Martin Denny and space-age pop. Vocal music embraces a cappella works, torch songs, pop standards and barbershop quartets.
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Eurovision is the Most Popular Song ShowAdded on 02/25/2006 to Articles Directory / Entertainment / Shows / Music shows
Originally aired in 1956, the Eurovision Song Show is an annual song contest, featuring participants from a number of countries, whose television broadcasters are members of the European Broadcasting Union. The show is broadcast throughout Europe and in some countries worldwide. The name of the contest is originated from the Eurovision TV distribution network.
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