Music! Its Role and Importance in Our Lives

Chapter 22: New Dimensions of Music

Web Links


Jennifer Pena Online
Read about Latin singer Jennifer Pena’s life under the “Biography” section of this site, and hear clips from her latest CD.
( http://launch.yahoo.com/ar-295089-bio--Jennifer-Pena )
MTV
Sure, you can see the latest videos on MTV’s own Web site, but music videos are only the start. Check out music news, interviews with the musicians, upcoming movies, and MTV shows. You can even listen to MTV radio from this site.
( http://www.mtv.com/ )
BBC Urban Music
Keep up with the newest trends in urban music on the BBC Web site. Read about the newest artists, and listen to interviews and recordings. The “Quick Guide to Urban” link gives you an overview of urban music.
( http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/urban/ )
Music for Dance
Choose the “Revise” link for 20th- to 21st-century dance under “Music for Dance” to find an online lesson that includes salsa. The basics of salsa are highlighted with audio examples. When you’re finished, take a test to see how much you know.
( http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music/ )
Renee Olstead
Find out more about singer Renee Olstead on her official Web site, which includes audio and video performances as well as interviews with Renee. Be sure not to miss the videos – you’ll be amazed to hear the mature and sophisticated singing that comes from this talented teen!
( http://www.reneeolstead.com/ )
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