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General Modern

The life and death of Elvis Presley

Guitarist David Crosby of the Byrds performs with his band in front of a large crowd at the Magic Mountain Music Festival on Mount Tamalpais, June 1967. (Image by © Henry Diltz/Corbis)
General History

From Ancient Greece to Glastonbury: a brief history of music festivals

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20th Century

Eurovision history: from the first competition to the story behind voting blocs

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General Early Modern

Q&A How did people learn to dance in Baroque and Regency times?

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20th Century

How the Beatles were in tune with 60s Britain 

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20th Century

The Beatles: 8 landmark moments that chart the changing face of sixties Britain

This print from 1807 shows John Bull sat between the rival singers Elizabeth Billington (left) and Angelica Catalani, who sing lines adapted from The Beggar’s Opera.
Georgian

Sex, lies and arias: the prima donnas of Georgian London

Three medieval carol singers, image dated 1911
Victorian

Christmas carols: the history behind 9 festive favourites

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From players who captivated audiences to composers who pushed boundaries, Susan Tomes explores the history of the piano. (Image from Getty Images)
21st Century

The piano: a musical history

Queen Elizabeth I dancing with Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Artist unknown. (© Lebrecht Music and Arts Photo Library/Alamy)
Tudor

Tudor tunes: music at the courts of Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and James VI and I

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Georgian

Q&A Who wrote the French national anthem?

Portrait of Carlo Broschi (stage name Farinelli), the most famous opera singer of the 18th century. (Photo By DEA/A. DAGLI ORTI/De Agostini/Getty Images)
Georgian

Castrated Georgian opera stars: the stars of the 18th century

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Georgian

A brief history of sea shanties

David Hepworth tells the story of the British rock bands. (Image by Getty Images)
20th Century

When British pop invaded America

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