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Estelle Caswell

Estelle Caswell

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    Heavy metal versus the USA.

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    Discos, DJs, and the impact of the 12-inch single.

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    Tracing the rise and fall of smooth jazz.

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    John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps” is the pinnacle of jazz improvisation.

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    A debate on the merits of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

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    This 1980s pop music cliché dates back to 1910.

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