Music makes the world go round

A - Go to http://www.guardian.co.uk/

1. Search: CULTURE>>MUSIC

What are today’s headlines?
Read the story you find the most interesting and write one sentence telling the main idea.


2. Go to: >>NEW BAND OF THE DAY

Choose one of the bands of the day. Listen to them. Do you agree with the users’ comments? What would you say about them?



B - Search http://allmusic.com/

1. Choose one of the main genres from the menu at the top. Compare two styles within this category.

2. What can you find about music from your country? What do you think about the artists they mention?

3. Click on the music genre links in the menu at the top. Choose two or three genres you are keen on. Describe them briefly (be ready to tell the class about at least one of them).
4. Create your own playlist (try to include different types of music).
You may go to http://www.mixpod.com/ or another site you usually visit (include the embed code in your answer sheet).



C - Go to http://www.youtube.com/.


1. Select the best video song ever and comment on it.

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http://www.macmillandictionary.com/