60s music
Groove along to Beat Media's breakdown of the bands, artists, songs and culture that defined the 60s.
Catch the Banana Boats
American singer, actor, and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte was born as Harold George Bellanfanti, Jr. on March 1, 1927. He is known for popularizing calypso music and made a breakthrough in this career with his 1956 album Calypso. His songs were used in films and on TV, and he left this world at the age of 96.
By Rasma Raistersabout 7 hours ago in Beat
Ricky Martin Net Worth 2026: Career, Wealth, Real Estate, and Legacy
Ricky Martin Net Worth 2026: How the King of Latin Pop Built a $130 Million Empire Ricky Martin, born Enrique Martín Morales on December 24, 1971, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is one of the most iconic Latin artists in music history. Known as the “King of Latin Pop,” Martin’s career spans decades of chart-topping hits, sold-out tours, and ventures in acting and business. Today, his net worth is estimated at $130 million, reflecting not only his global fame but also his smart investments and diversified career.
By Story Prisma day ago in Beat
The Quiet Genius of Nick Drake
When I sit down to write these pieces, I’m always thinking about the readers who like to wander a little outside the mainstream. I want to take them down the side roads, introduce them to the artists who never got their due, the ones who slipped through the cracks while the spotlight was pointed somewhere else.
By Music Stories4 days ago in Beat
Andreas Szakcs Productions Officially Begins Production on New Project
Andreas Szakcs Productions has officially entered production on its latest project, marking an exciting and ambitious new chapter for the studio. Known for its striking visual storytelling, meticulous craftsmanship, and commitment to high production standards, the company is poised to deliver a project that promises to engage audiences both emotionally and visually.
By Andreas Szakacs7 days ago in Beat
There Goes My Everything
This British singer was born on May 2, 1936, as Arnold Dorsey in Madras, India. He took the stage name of Engelbert Humperdinck from the same name of the German composer who composed the opera “Hansel and Gretel.” The singer made his breakthrough in 1966, releasing the song “Release Me.” He had many other hit singles on the UK Singles chart. In 2003 Humperdinck came out with an album in the country music genre Always Hear the Harmony: The Gospel Sessions.
By Rasma Raisters7 days ago in Beat
Songs For The Orange One. Content Warning.
Introduction After the thirty-four guilty verdicts for the mendacious misogynist and habitual bankrupt and cheat and thought I put together a short playlist for the occasion, with some notes on the songs and their sources.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 19 days ago in Beat
Somebody to Love
Jefferson Airplane came in on the wave of the psychedelic rock of the 1960s. They are one of the pioneering bands of the San Francisco sound. The band featured a revolutionary blend of folk rock and acid rock. They made out-of-this-world performances at the festivals Monterey Pol and Woodstock. Many of their albums were chart toppers.
By Rasma Raisters21 days ago in Beat
In Dreams
American singer and songwriter Roy Orbison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The singer died of a heart attack in December 1988. A month later, in 1989, his song “You Got It” was released as a single and became his first hit to reach the Top Ten in both the US and the UK in nearly 25 years.
By Rasma Raisters24 days ago in Beat
PG Brown Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Debut Album Run a Red
Dallas, TX : 8 Jan 2026 Independent artist PG Brown has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign to support the release of his debut album, Run a Red. The campaign is now live, with time already ticking as listeners and supporters are invited to play a direct role in bringing the project to life.
By Henry Collinsabout a month ago in Beat
