Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Californian hip hop collective the Black Eyed Peas scored a global success with this song that questions the values of the modern world and the society we live in, and deals with issues such as racism, terrorism, pollution, gang crime, war, and intolerance. When hatred grows, and people and nations oppose each other, there's one question we find ourselves asking.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
Listen to “I am Harlequin” otherwise known as Anne Freier, a German-born, London-based singer/song writer. I am Harlequin – Enjoy this spooky mad chase across dark woods where a love triangle story takes place and could end tragically... like a sad fairy tale---"because he loves them both."
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
Harlequin cover/remix of I am Harlequin’s ‘The Liberty.’ ”(The video is also evidence that we do indeed get sunshine in the UK ;-)”
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
In this 1989 video, a performance of "Tougher Than the Rest" by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band is mixed with other concert footage and fan portraits. On backing vocals is singer and guitarist Patti Scialfa, who had been in the E Street Band since 1984 and would marry Springsteen in 1991.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
American rock musician and songwriter Bruce Springsteen, also known as "The Boss", released this song "Born in the USA" in 1984 on the album by the same name. Although a huge success, the song was often misunderstood as a simple patriotic anthem rather than a lament for the embattled working class identity.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Canada
Animated music video (by Emmy-nominated animator Nancy Lennert) for “7 8 9” by the Barenaked Ladies, from their debut children’s album “Snacktime!”.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Canada
The Barenaked Ladies have teamed with TV’s #1—and newly minted Emmy® nominee for Outstanding Comedy Series—The Big Bang Theory on a special music video for the band’s full-length version of the hit series’ theme song.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
Glass animals are an English group that blends electronic dance music with complex lyrics. This song is about caring for someone so much that it becomes an obsession, as overpowering and inescapable as a summer heatwave in the city.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Enjoy No one, a romantic ballad from the muti-talented American queen of R&B/Hip-hop: Alicia Keys.
Difficulty:
Beginner
United Kingdom
Shine is one of the major hits from British reggae group Aswad. Enjoy!
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
"Big Yellow Taxi" was originally written by Joni Mitchell while she was in Hawaii and considering the effect of humans on their environment and how we often take things for granted. This version is performed by the band Counting Crows from Berkeley, California and features vocals by Vanessa Carlton.
Difficulty:
Newbie
United Kingdom
Il Divo is a multi-national classical crossover vocal group featuring four tenors. It was founded in the United Kingdom in 2003.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
British pop star Jessie J performs a concert in Brighton, UK and accepts a dare to sing her hit 'Price Tag' wearing clothing belonging to members of the audience!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Gaby Moreno performs "The Immigrants" with Metropolis Ensemble and LADAMA live at Kaufman Music Center's Merkin Hall. The concert, which was part of the Ecstatic Music series, celebrated the release of ¡Spangled!, Moreno's album with Van Dyke Parks.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Gaby Moreno’s wonderful voice always comes straight from the heart, and this rock track from her latest album Alegoría is no exception. It’s also a useful reminder that sometimes when things happen and no one’s really to blame, the best thing we can do is keep calm and carry on!
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