Music history is full of bizarre coincidences, shocking artist habits, and surprising science, such as termites eating wood faster when exposed to heavy metal, or the fact that the harmonica is the world's best-selling instrument.
Key trivia includes the Beatles not reading music, Elvis being a natural blonde, and Queen's Brian May using old curly telephone cords for his guitar.
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Think you know everything there is to know about music? Prepare to be blown away as we take a look at some of the most interesting, unbelievable facts about musicians and the music industry!
- Music can help plants grow faster.
- Listening to music can reduce anxiety.
- The oldest known instrument, a flute made of bird bones, is tens of thousands of years old.
- The shortest song in the world is only 1.316 seconds long, "You Suffer" by Napalm Death.on. Which begs the question: Britney Spears, an artist with a sense of smell for hits or a musical trash can?
- According to an urban legend, playing music while milking a cow might help the cow produce more milk.
- Babies can hear music while in the womb and can react to the music they hear.
- There is a band called Vegetable Orchestra, and they play instruments made from carrots and zucchini.
- The most expensive instrument ever sold was a Stradivarius violin, bringing in nearly $16 million.
- Music therapy can help heal brain injuries
- "Happy Birthday" is the most recognizable song in English speaking countries.
- Students who take music classes tend to score higher on tests than children who don't.
- You can celebrate International Strange Music Day every year on August 24.
- Your heart rate can sync to the beat of the music you're listening to.
- The greatest number of people to play the same piano at the same time is 23
- It takes 70 pieces of wood to make a standard violin.
Penny Jayne Black
Award-winning singer-songwriter Penny Jane Black from the UK, first made her mark as a 'Music Row' charting artist in 2018/19, earning recognition for her powerful storytelling & Americana roots.
Now evolving as a multi-genre artist, she blends country soul, folk honesty, Latin flair & bluesy-jazz grooves into songs that move hearts across borders. With a voice both timeless & unmistakably her own, she continues to craft music that is as fearless as it is unforgettable.
Her passion for music was nurtured by her father, who played guitar and shared songs with her whenever he was home on leave from the Navy.
As a teenager, Penny travelled to California, where she fell in love with the stunning Pacific coastline—especially the majestic Redwood Forest.
This transformative journey, filled with the sounds of American country music on the radio, inspired her to begin writing her own songs. Over the following years, she gained recognition in the UK's country music scene, earning several awards and accolades. She went on to release two singles with a Nashville record label, both of which charted on the U.S. 'Music Row' country breakout charts.
In 2023, Penny faced unimaginable loss when her only son, Jack, passed away. She took time away from performing to grieve and heal. During this deeply personal period, she continued to write songs and also turned to writing children's books, inspired by cherished memories of Jack—an outlet that offered her comfort and a way to honour his memory.
Now with renewed determination & a deep spiritual drive, Penny steps boldly back into her musical journey, ready to share her most honest & powerful work yet
"Black Coffee" Penny Jayne Black
Featured 13 - February - 2026
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