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Gang of Four (band) English post-punk band from Leeds known for jagged guitar, danceable rhythms and politically charged lyrics; prominent 1977–1984, influential on alternative music and later reunion…
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Gangsta rap Gangsta rap is a hip hop subgenre that portrays street life, crime, and social conditions in inner cities. It emerged in the mid-1980s and became influential and controversial for…
Garage punk (fusion genre) Garage punk is a raw, high-energy fusion of garage rock and punk that emerged in the indie underground around the late 1980s–early 1990s, drawing on 1960s pop, blues, R&B, surf and…
Garage rock: origins, style, history, and enduring influence Garage rock Garage rock is a raw, guitar-driven form of mid-1960s rock that emphasized teen bands, DIY production, and direct energy. It influenced psychedelia, punk, and later garage revivals…
Garageland (song) Garageland “Garageland” is a 1977 song by The Clash from their debut album. A raw, defiant punk track, it answers critical dismissal and articulates the band's DIY, working-class ethos.
Garbage (American alternative rock band) Garbage (band) Garbage is a Scottish–American alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 1993, known for blending rock, electronic and pop influences and for frontwoman Shirley Manson.
Gary Jules (American singer-songwriter) Gary Jules Gary Jules (born 1969) is an American singer-songwriter known for a sparse piano cover of Tears for Fears' 'Mad World', widely heard via the Donnie Darko soundtrack and a 2003 UK c…
Gavotte: Origins, dance steps and its role in Baroque music Gavotte The gavotte began as a Breton folk dance and became a staple of French and English courts and Baroque suites. This article explains its steps, musical traits, history, and notable…
Gayageum: Traditional Korean Zither Gayageum The gayageum is a Korean plucked zither-like string instrument with a soft paulownia body. Traditionally 12-stringed, it appears in court and folk music and has modern multi-string…
Generator (Bad Religion album) Generator is the sixth studio album by American punk band Bad Religion, recorded in 1991 and released in March 1992 on Epitaph; noted for a lineup change, broader musical range, an…
Genesis (English rock band) Genesis (band) Genesis is an English rock band formed in 1967, known for progressive beginnings and later pop-rock success; notable members include Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins and the group ha…
Genie in a Bottle (Christina Aguilera song) Genie in a Bottle 1999 debut single by Christina Aguilera that launched her mainstream career; a pop hit notable for topping the Billboard Hot 100 and earning Grammy recognition.
Gentleman (PSY song) 'Gentleman' is a 2013 single by South Korean artist PSY, notable for its upbeat dance-pop sound, comedic persona, and a viral music video and choreography that followed his earlier…
Georg Michael Telemann (1748–1831) Georg Michael Telemann German composer and theologian, grandson of Georg Philipp Telemann, best known for church music and sacred vocal works active in late 18th–early 19th century Northern Europe.
George Benjamin (British composer) George Benjamin George Benjamin (born 1960) is a British composer noted for precise orchestration and acclaimed operas. He studied with Olivier Messiaen, teaches at King’s College London, and writ…
George Thorogood and the Destroyers (album) Debut 1977 album by George Thorogood and the Destroyers, featuring gritty blues‑rock covers such as 'One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer' and establishing the band's raw, riff‑driven…
Gérard Jouannest: French pianist, composer and collaborator Gérard Jouannest Gérard Jouannest (1933–2018) was a French pianist, arranger and composer celebrated for his long partnership with Jacques Brel, his work across the chanson tradition, and his influ…
Geri Allen: American Jazz Pianist, Composer and Educator Geri Allen Profile of Geri Allen (1957–2017), her musical style, collaborations, teaching at the University of Pittsburgh, influences, recordings and legacy in jazz.
Gerry and the Pacemakers English Merseybeat rock group from Liverpool, best known for early 1960s hits and the anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone'; managed by Brian Epstein and part of the British Invasion.
Get Me Bodied Uptempo R&B/dance single by Beyoncé from her 2006 album B'Day, written and produced with Sean Garrett, Solange, Swizz Beatz and others; released as a single in 2007 and known for i…
Get on the Bus (Destiny's Child song) Get on the Bus 1998 R&B/hip-hop single by Destiny's Child featuring Timbaland from the film soundtrack Why Do Fools Fall in Love; noted for Timbaland production and limited commercial release out…
Get Scraped — debut full-length album by deadmau5 Get Scraped Get Scraped is the debut full-length album by Canadian electronic music producer deadmau5, first issued on CD in 2005; a rearranged digital edition followed in 2006 with a differen…
Get Up Stand Up — Bob Marley & The Wailers song Get Up Stand Up A 1973 reggae protest song by Bob Marley and Peter Tosh from the album Burnin'. Known as a call for rights and resistance, produced by Chris Blackwell and The Wailers.
Get Your Heart On! — Simple Plan's fourth studio album Get Your Heart On! Get Your Heart On! is the fourth studio album by Canadian pop punk band Simple Plan, released in June 2011. It produced several singles and reached top positions in Canadian charts…
Geto Boys: Pioneering Southern Hip Hop from Houston Geto Boys Geto Boys are a Houston-based rap group known for influential Southern hip hop, provocative lyrics, and a legacy of controversy and influence in gangsta rap and horrorcore.
GfK Entertainment charts The official weekly music charts of Germany, compiled by GfK Entertainment GmbH. Covers singles, albums and genre or format charts using retail sales, downloads and streaming data.
Ghost Stories (Coldplay album) Ghost Stories Ghost Stories is Coldplay's sixth studio album, released in 2014. A subdued, atmospheric record about heartbreak and reflection, it blends piano, ambient electronics and electronic…
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Ghosts 'n' Stuff — song by deadmau5 featuring Rob Swire Ghosts 'n' Stuff An overview of the electronic dance track "Ghosts 'n' Stuff": creation, collaborators, album placement, music video, and cultural reception.
Gibson Les Paul A landmark solid-body electric guitar introduced by Gibson in 1952, known for its carved top, set neck, warm sustain and central role in rock, blues and studio music.
Gig (musical performance) Gig A gig is a short-term live musical engagement or performance. This article explains the term's meaning, varieties, history, how gigs are arranged, and how they differ from concerts…
Gigue — Baroque dance and musical movement Gigue A lively Baroque dance and the usual concluding movement of the instrumental suite. The gigue (Italian giga, English jig) is marked by compound metre, often contrapuntal writing an…
Gilbert and Sullivan: Victorian comic opera and the roots of musical theatre Gilbert and Sullivan English dramatist W. S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan created fourteen influential comic operas in the late 19th century that shaped musical theatre, satire, and popular cul…
Gimme More — Britney Spears single (2007) Gimme More 2007 lead single from Britney Spears' Blackout, noted for its electropop production, the memorable intro line and a controversial VMAs performance during Spears' public comeback.
Gimme Shelter — The Rolling Stones song Gimme Shelter A detailed overview of 'Gimme Shelter', the 1969 Rolling Stones song: composition, recording, themes, reception, and cultural impact including the film and memorable vocal contribu…
Gin and Juice (song) Gin and Juice A 1990s West Coast hip-hop single by Snoop Doggy Dogg, produced by Dr. Dre. A laid‑back G‑funk party anthem that references gin brands and became one of Snoop's signature tracks.
Gioachino Rossini: life, music, and lasting influence Gioachino Rossini Italian composer Gioachino Rossini (1792–1868) reshaped opera with melodic gift, drama, and orchestral flair. Best known for The Barber of Seville and the William Tell overture, hi…
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Girlfriend (Avril Lavigne song) Lead single from Avril Lavigne's 2007 album The Best Damn Thing. An upbeat pop-punk track produced by Dr. Luke that topped charts worldwide, spawned a remix, a high-profile video a…
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