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National Anthem of Chile (Canción Nacional) National Anthem of Chile The Canción Nacional, known by its opening line 'Puro, Chile, es tu cielo azulado', is Chile's official national anthem. Music by Ramón Carnicer (1828); lyrics by Eusebio Lillo (18…
State Anthem of the Russian Federation National anthem of Russia Overview, history, musical origins, lyrics, adoption, protocol, and public reception of the State Anthem of the Russian Federation, including its link to Alexander Alexandrov’s mel…
National Anthem of Saudi Arabia Overview of the national anthem of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its origins, composers, adoption history, lyrics, musical character, and role in public and ceremonial life.
National Anthem of the Republic of China (San Min Zhu Yi) National Anthem of the Republic of China The national anthem of the Republic of China, commonly known as San Min Zhu Yi, has lyrics based on Sun Yat-sen's speeches and a melody by Cheng Maoyun. It remains Taiwan's officia…
National Arts Centre Orchestra Professional symphony orchestra resident at Ottawa's National Arts Centre. Founded in 1969, noted for recordings, international tours, support for Canadian composers and education…
National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain Comprehensive overview of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain: history, membership, audition standards, courses, repertoire, education, outreach, governance and public pr…
Native American flute A two-chambered, front-held end-blown flute with a distinct block and sound chamber, used historically and today for song, ceremony, healing, and contemporary music across Indigeno…
Naughty by Nature (American hip hop trio) Naughty by Nature Naughty by Nature is a Grammy-winning hip hop group from New Jersey, formed in 1988. Known for hits like "O.P.P." and "Hip Hop Hooray", they blended streetwise lyricism with crosso…
Naughty Girl (Beyoncé song) Naughty Girl An R&B/disco-influenced track from Beyoncé's debut solo album Dangerously in Love, notable for its retro grooves, songwriting credits, remixes and recognition at ASCAP Pop Music Aw…
Naveed (Our Lady Peace album) Naveed (album) Debut studio album by Canadian alternative rock band Our Lady Peace, released March 22, 1994. Produced by Arnold Lanni, it introduced the band's sound and included the breakout sin…
Naveed (song) 1995 single by Canadian alternative rock band Our Lady Peace from their debut album Naveed, written by Raine Maida; known for its atmospheric post-grunge sound and importance to th…
NBC Symphony Orchestra (1937–1954) NBC Symphony Orchestra A major American radio orchestra created by NBC for Arturo Toscanini, active 1937–1954; known for weekly broadcasts, recordings, and its influence on broadcast classical performanc…
Necrophagist (technical death metal band) Necrophagist Necrophagist is a German technical death metal band led by Muhammed Suiçmez, known for highly technical, fast compositions and two studio albums released through Relapse Records.
Needed Me (song by Rihanna) Needed Me “Needed Me” is a 2016 single by Rihanna from her album Anti. A midtempo R&B track produced by DJ Mustard, it reached the US top 10 and earned multi-platinum certification for its c…
Negaraku — the national anthem of Malaysia Negaraku Negaraku is Malaysia's national anthem. Adopted at independence, its melody derives from the Perak state tune "Allah Lanjutkan Usia Sultan" and it functions as a symbol of national…
Nell (South Korean rock band) Nell Nell is a South Korean alternative rock band formed in 1999, noted for atmospheric, melancholic sound and helping bring rock into Korea's mainstream. Core members: Kim Jong-wan, Le…
Nellyville (2002 album) Nellyville Nellyville is the second studio album by American rapper Nelly, released in June 2002; it produced multiple hit singles, debuted at number one, and helped define early-2000s pop-ra…
Neo soul: origins, characteristics, artists, and influence Neo soul Neo soul is a contemporary music style blending classic soul with R&B, hip hop and jazz influences. It emerged in the 1990s, emphasizing organic sound, expressive vocals and songwr…
Neoclassicism in Music Neoclassicism music A 20th-century tendency that revived and reshaped classical forms, balance, and clarity in composition; prominent between the world wars and influential across Europe and beyond.
Neon Jungle: brief history of the British pop quartet Neon Jungle Neon Jungle were a British four-piece girl group (2013–2015) known for energetic pop singles like "Trouble" and "Braveheart", a 2014 debut album and several high-profile performanc…
Neon Trees Neon Trees is an American alternative rock band from Provo, Utah, known for synth-tinged, upbeat rock and hits such as "Animal" and "Everybody Talks." Key albums: Habits, Picture S…
Nero (electronic band) Nero (band) British electronic trio from London blending drum and bass, dubstep and melodic vocals. Active since 2004, known for cinematic production, the album Welcome Reality, and live perfo…
Neume: Early Musical Notation for Chant Neume Neumes are early written signs for chant melodies that indicate melodic contour and vocal inflection rather than precise pitch or rhythm. They survive in liturgical traditions and…
Neutral Milk Hotel — American indie band and their enduring legacy Neutral Milk Hotel Neutral Milk Hotel, formed by Jeff Mangum in Ruston, Louisiana, is an influential American indie rock band known for lo-fi production, surreal lyrics and the cult classic album In…
Never Gonna Give You Up 1987 dance-pop single by Rick Astley, produced by Stock Aitken Waterman; a global chart hit and later the centerpiece of the rickrolling internet meme.
Never Gonna Leave This Bed (Maroon 5 song) Never Gonna Leave This Bed A mid-tempo pop-rock ballad by Maroon 5 from the album Hands All Over, written by Adam Levine and produced by Robert "Mutt" Lange. Released as the album's fourth single in February…
Never Really Over (Katy Perry song) Never Really Over A 2019 electropop/dance-pop single by Katy Perry produced with Zedd and Dreamlab, noted for its bright production, hook-driven chorus, and themes of lingering feelings after a brea…
Never Say Never (Brandy album) Never Say Never Brandy's second studio album, released in June 1998 and largely produced by Rodney Jerkins. Notable for the hit duet "The Boy Is Mine", critical acclaim, Grammy nominations and las…
Never Worn White (Katy Perry song) Never Worn White Overview of Katy Perry's 2020 ballad 'Never Worn White', its composition, music video pregnancy announcement, release and live debut, collaborators, and cultural significance.
Nevermind — Nirvana's 1991 breakthrough album Nevermind Nevermind is Nirvana's second studio album (1991), produced by Butch Vig. It brought grunge and alternative rock to a global audience and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
Nevermore (American metal band) Nevermore Seattle metal band formed in 1991, blending progressive, thrash and death influences. Known for Jeff Loomis's technical guitar work and Warrel Dane's distinctive vocals; active chi…
New Edition (American R&B and pop group) New Edition New Edition is a Boston-born R&B/pop vocal group formed in the late 1970s that pioneered the modern boy-band model and launched several successful solo and side projects.
New Found Glory — American pop-punk band and scene influencers New Found Glory New Found Glory is an American pop-punk band formed in Coral Springs, Florida in 1997. Known for high-energy performances and catchy melodies, they helped shape modern pop punk and…
New Jack Swing: an overview of the style and its legacy New jack swing New jack swing is a late-20th-century hybrid of R&B, hip hop and dance production that reshaped mainstream pop and R&B in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
New Kids on the Block American pop vocal group formed in Boston in 1984; achieved major success in the late 1980s and early 1990s, disbanded in 1994 and reunited in 2008. Noted for hits, choreography an…
New Order (English rock/electronic band) New Order English band formed in Salford in 1980, combining post‑punk and electronic dance music. Known for 'Blue Monday', they evolved from Joy Division and have influenced alternative and…
New Orleans blues A regional blues style from New Orleans blending Dixieland jazz, Caribbean rhythms and piano-driven grooves; upbeat and danceable, it influenced R&B and early rock 'n' roll.
New Riders of the Purple Sage American country-rock band formed in San Francisco in 1969, blending traditional country instruments and songwriting with rock and psychedelic improvisation; notable for links to t…
New Wave (music) New wave music A popular late‑1970s and early‑1980s rock-derived movement blending punk energy, pop songwriting and electronic instruments, noted for its stylistic range and visual fashion.
New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) New wave of British heavy metal Late-1970s British movement that revitalized heavy metal with faster, rawer sounds, DIY culture and bands such as Iron Maiden, Saxon and Diamond Head; influential on later metal su…
New York Philharmonic Orchestra: America's Oldest Professional Symphony, Founded 1842 New York Philharmonic New York Philharmonic, founded in 1842, is the United States' oldest professional symphony. Based at Lincoln Center, it commissions new works, makes recordings and tours internatio…
New-age music: characteristics, history and uses New-age music Overview of new-age music, its sound and instruments, origins and pioneers, common uses in meditation and therapy, notable artists, and distinctions from related genres.
Newsboys: Overview of the Christian rock and worship band Newsboys Newsboys are an Australian-origin Christian rock, pop and worship band formed in 1985. This article summarizes their music, history, lineup shifts, notable songs, influence and rol…
Nice & Slow (song by Usher) Nice & Slow “Nice & Slow” is an R&B slow jam from Usher's 1997 album My Way. Released as the album's second single, it became his first US Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit and is noted for its…
Nice Guys Finish Last — phrase and Green Day song Nice Guys Finish Last Overview of the aphorism "nice guys finish last" and the Green Day song of the same name from the 1997 album Nimrod, including origins, themes, and cultural reception.
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Australian rock band formed in 1983 by Nick Cave, Mick Harvey and Blixa Bargeld; noted for dark, literary songwriting and a shifting sound from post‑punk and gothic rock to ambient…
Nickel Creek: progressive acoustic trio blending bluegrass, folk and modern covers Nickel Creek Nickel Creek is an American progressive acoustic trio known for virtuosic playing, original songs and eclectic covers that draw on bluegrass, folk and contemporary pop influences.
