Open Mics serve multiple functions for the music and arts community: They are the vehicles to get new minstrels started, providing their first performances in front of a supportive audience instead of risking a bad time in front of a critical audience. Established singers can try new material or new approaches that they would hesitate...

No known evidence exists detailing the exact origin on music, but it is probable that music served many functions. Religious leaders used music to create a crowd contagion that enhanced the religious service. A good example from the European tradition, J.S. Bach received sole support writing and playing for the Christian church in Germany, allowing him...

First off, music has cultural importance that connects to the individual’s rites of passage. These milestones in life can provide us with uplift such as the song that was playing the first time you saw your spouse or some joyful song you danced to at a celebration. Songs can teach us morality in subtle ways...