Category Archives: rhythm

Adding a Beat to the Banner: Beyoncé, Whitney & the Magic of 4/4 Time

Posted on January 26, 2013 by usmusicscholar

The hubbub about Beyoncé’s “to lip synch or not” performance of the national anthem at Obama’s second inauguration aside, everyone I’ve spoken with and read LOVED her performance. Soul superstar Aretha Franklin told ABC News that Beyoncé “did a beautiful … Continue reading →

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A ‘World Premiere’ Recording of “The Star Spangled Banner”?

Posted on January 6, 2013 by usmusicscholar

It’s an audacious claim to offer the premiere recording of the United States National Anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner” in January 2013! Certainly, the song is already more than well known and often performed. It has been recorded by such vocal … Continue reading →

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