This global history topic takes in many events, inventions, people and social trends, but beyond dates and facts, it is particularly about life of the times, habits, attitudes and values, and can also include fictional and other artistic styles
Read moreFood for the soul: songs about music as nutrition
Music is indisputably good for you, but how is this expressed in song, for improvement of mood, brain and body? Firstly this might come up lyrics, but also this topic can get more subjective and more impressionist with songs that really hit the spot
Read moreWhat comes around ... songs about wheels
Literal or metaphorical, it's time the let the cogs of lateral thinking to turn out lyrical suggestions on this topic. In one way or another it will not doubt be revolutionary …
Read moreCantata! Espressivo! Andiamo! Songs from or about Italy
From Ancient Rome to the Renaissance, sacred, classical, baroque or romantic, or anything from the pop era and beyond, this week let’s try to capture this country of contradictions referring to anything in culture, history, landmarks or more
Read moreGently does it: songs about gentleness
Soothing words, a light touch; holding baby, stroking an animal; lifting a fragile glass a measured, restrained response to tense moments, rage or violence; the soft caress of a light breeze across the eyelids, let’s gently let it out in song
Read morePlaylists: successful out-of-tune songs
It didn't stop Public Image Limited, Joy Division or Teardrop Explodes from a great performance. Check out guest writer ParaMhor's playlists from last week's topic to find out why going off key will still keep you on song
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