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A Genre a Week; An Experiment
A Genre a Week; An Experiment
It was New Year’s day, a Friday this year, and I was listening to a Simon and Garfunkel playlist while washing dishes, the aftermath of my…
Enon Avital
Jan 3, 2016
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Week 17 — Jawaiian
Week 17 — Jawaiian
Looks like #agenreaweek is more like a genre a month. Nevertheless, I’m excited to dig in to ג׳וואי Jawaiian music. All I know is that it’s…
Enon Avital
Sep 19, 2016
Week 16 — A-Capella
Week 16 — A-Capella
Going all אקפלה a-capella for the new #agenreaweek, and since I’m pretty familiar with the genre already I’ll be doing some extra digging…
Enon Avital
Aug 1, 2016
Week 15 — Zikr
Week 15 — Zikr
It’s been a while since I did A Genre a Week, so I’m exploring new territory with both זיקר Zikr, and sewing my type. Since there aren’t…
Enon Avital
Jul 11, 2016
Week 14 — Classical Impressionist
Week 14 — Classical Impressionist
Going back in time to the קלאסי אמפרסיוניסטי classical impressionist movement. Think Monet, but in audio form.
Enon Avital
May 23, 2016
I’m Lending My Feels to the Emo Side
I’m Lending My Feels to the Emo Side
and I hope to still be smiling when it’s over.
Enon Avital
May 15, 2016
Discovering Vaporwave
Discovering Vaporwave
A Genre a Week goes new age retro electronica. Oxymoron? Not exactly.
Enon Avital
Apr 17, 2016
Week 11 — Ragga
Week 11 — Ragga
After last week’s energetic playlist, I’m switching gears to the equally hopping, equality impossible to understand Ragga ראגה. AKA…
Enon Avital
Mar 21, 2016
Week 10 — K-Pop
Week 10 — K-Pop
There was this one time I pressed play on a K-pop playlist by mistake, and it was good. This week I will have more of this goodness.
Enon Avital
Mar 13, 2016
Week 9 — Flamenco
Week 9 — Flamenco
I always wanted to learn more about flamenco, and not only listen to it but also internalize the unique rhythm that defines the genre. This…
Enon Avital
Mar 7, 2016
Week 8 — Twelve-Bar Blues
Week 8 — Twelve-Bar Blues
It’s time for me to tone down with a week-long blues sesh. Most of the genres I listened to so far were giddy, headbop-inducing, and…
Enon Avital
Feb 22, 2016
Week 7 — Djent
Week 7 — Djent
A genre a week turns heavy with Djent. The word sounds like “gent”; the music, “bloke.”
Enon Avital
Feb 15, 2016
Week 6 — Polka
Week 6 — Polka
A genre a week continues with upbeat tunes. I’m no polka aficionado, and it’s time I familiarized myself with its worldwide traditions…
Enon Avital
Feb 8, 2016
Week 5 — Soca
Week 5 — Soca
The genre a week returns to unfamiliar territory, as I explore music with strong Caribbean roots.
Enon Avital
Jan 31, 2016
Week 4— West Coast Hip Hop
Week 4— West Coast Hip Hop
The genre a week is hopping this week, thanks to fierce recommendation from my echo-boomer coworkers.
Enon Avital
Jan 25, 2016
Week 3 — Latin Jazz
Week 3 — Latin Jazz
The genre a week turns to Latin Jazz. I love Jazz, but rarely listen to the Latin variety. This week is all about remedying that.
Enon Avital
Jan 17, 2016
Week 2 — Zydeco
Week 2 — Zydeco
The genre a week continues with Zydeco, about which I know nothing except that it prominently features washboards and accordions.
Enon Avital
Jan 10, 2016
Week 1 — Surf rock
Week 1 — Surf rock
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