Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
The two filmmakers who created Rumble talk about how Native American musicians like Link Wray were idols in the eyes of famous performers, but totally unknown to the general public.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The video for British artist Dua Lipa's breakup song "New Rules" is staged at The Confidante, a hotel in Miami. It looks at the power of female friendship and female allies in dealing with difficult situations.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Ride is a song written and recorded by hugely popular American musical duo Twenty One Pilots, from their fourth studio album, Blurryface. The chorus is "I'm falling so I'm taking my time on my ride." When you take your time, you relax and slow down. But in slowing down, he's also asking questions about life and "thinking too much."
Difficulty: Beginner
Canada
"Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" by Canadian singer-songwriter Shania Twain is a country pop song about female empowerment.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Filmmakers Christina Fon and Stevie Salas are interviewed about Rumble, their documentary exploring how Native American musicians have influenced rock n' roll.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
The song "Pumped up Kicks" by Los Angeles band Foster the People was a response to school shootings in the United States. It contrasts an upbeat melody with a dark message.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Jack Johnson performs live on the Jimmy Kimmel show. His song My Mind is for Sale has sharp lyrics, but he delivers them gently, over what Rolling Stone calls "an effervescent instrumental groove."
Difficulty: Beginner
Canada
This video featuring Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award in the Best Pop Video category. Without being explicit, the song addresses abuse and violence in relationships.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
In this music video, clips from home videos show Ed Sheeran throughout his childhood. As an adorable ginger-haired kid, he plays with cats and is seen busking on the streets before stardom.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
From 2009, this punk rock song from the album "21st Century Breakdown" was a hit single, and nominated for a Grammy. This music video also won several MTV awards in 2009.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Canada
"I Know What You Did Last Summer" is a duet from Canadian singer Shawn Mendes and Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Aura Dione is a Copenhagen-born singer of Faroese, Spanish, French and Danish origin. According to Aura, the song, which she sings in English is about staying true to yourself and living out your dreams.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Latin Quarter perform live at the Full House club in Hannover, Germany. The British band has a big fan base in Germany.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The British synth-pop band Tears for Fears released the song "Mad World" on their debut LP "The Hurting." At the time, they had little idea that it would become a hit single.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
At an intimate open-air concert, Jack Johnson sings about the simple things in life that fascinate us.
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