its greatest artists never created their music in a vacuum. They were influenced by their own experiences, of course, but also by the other types of American music they listened to. Here are some ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Lilly. Lilly Wonders, “Why do we like some music and not others?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Lilly! Have you ever shared your favorite song with a friend ...

Music has evolved over centuries. New styles and different features have been created at different times and for different purposes. Traditionally music would have been created, played and passed ...

Metal music is a vast and diverse genre that has evolved significantly since its inception, branching into numerous subgenres ...

When it comes to certain genres of music, some names are pretty self-explanatory: you can picture what"drum and bass" and "Cajun" might sound like pretty easily (and even if you're off ...

Reggae is a unique form of rock music which originated in Jamaica. It has its roots in a number of other musical styles. You can hear the influence of traditional Jamaican music as well as ...

Music in the 20th Century changed dramatically, due to the hostile political climate, advances in technology, and huge shifts in style. Many composers, struggling to build any further on the music of ...

Country music is not—and never was—one style of music. It has always been a mixture of many styles, springing from many roots and sprouting many new branches to create a complicated chorus of ...