JAZZ, ROCK, POP

One of the ongoing joys of writing these articles is that I have the opportunity to learn something new. When I read this title, I … Read more

Soul is a collective term for several types of pop music pioneered by Black American artists from the middle of the twentieth century onwards. Genres … Read more

Trap music is a popular subgenre today, but its roots stretch back to the 1990s when it originated in the southern US, specifically Atlanta, Georgia. … Read more

Emo is a portmanteau of emotional and hardcore. The genre is by its portrayal of heavy emotional themes that focus on the individual’s inner world … Read more

Alternative music is difficult to describe. It isn’t pop; it isn’t rock, and it isn’t in between either… it’s alternative. There are endless possibilities within … Read more

While some claim House music originated in Europe rather than America, let’s put that myth to bed. House originated in the US—America was caught up … Read more

Tracing the origins of jazz is challenging and enlightening. As one of the most popular genres of music, jazz has delighted, fascinated and frustrated people … Read more

After WWII, there was an influx of radios to Jamaica. For the first time, people were exposed to the sounds of American Jazz and RnB … Read more

Drill music is a subgenre of hip-hop influenced by trap music which emerged in Atlanta, Georgia. We must warn you; drill music focuses on the … Read more

The genre called house music is something that encapsulates a wide range of subgenres that naturally evolved from the original concept. For some the notion … Read more

With the word rock certain bands and artists come straight to mind such as Queen, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, or Metallica, but how are they … Read more

Putting a label on Nirvana is difficult because the band has crossed many boundaries between different types or genres of music. What Type of Music … Read more

During his career, Frank Sinatra (1991–1998) sold about 150 million albums worldwide, making him one of the most successful music artists of all time. His … Read more