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American popular music (also referred to as "American Pop") is popular music produced in the United States and is a part of American pop culture. Distinctive styles of American popular music emerged early in the 19th century, and in the 20th century the American music industry developed a series of new forms of music, using elements of blues ...
Though Appalachian and African American folk music became the basis for most of American popular music, the United States is home to a diverse assortment of ethnic groups. In the early 20th century, many of these ethnic groups supported niche record industries and produced minor folk stars like Pawlo Humeniuk , the "King of the Ukrainian ...
Popular music, or "classic pop," dominated the charts for the first half of the 1950s.Vocal-driven classic pop replaced Big Band/Swing at the end of World War II, although it often used orchestras to back the vocalists. 1940s style Crooners vied with a new generation of big voiced singers, many drawing on Italian bel canto traditions.
Latin American music has long influenced American popular music, jazz, rhythm and blues, and even country music. This includes music from Spanish, Portuguese, and (sometimes) French-speaking countries and territories of Latin America. [152] Today, the American record industry defines Latin music as any type of release with lyrics mostly in Spanish.
American popular music, as part of the wider U.S. pop culture, has a worldwide influence and following. [95] Mid-20th-century American pop stars such as Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, [96] and Elvis Presley became global celebrities, [89] as have artists of the late 20th century such as Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna, and Whitney Houston.
America loves music. We've all argued with our friends about who is the greatest musician. It's practically a national pastime. Well, you can lay those arguments to rest.
A 24-Decade History of Popular Music is a musical and performance art work by American actor, playwright, and cabaret performer Taylor Mac. A 24-Decade History of Popular Music has received acclaim and numerous awards, including the Edward M. Kennedy Prize, as well as becoming a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The production has been ...
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