Throughout the years, musical styles have reflected the society of the time and have evolved with changes in the world. Not only does music change with society but it changes with technological advances as well. As technology changes it can allow new styles to emerge and new ways for people to listen. From radio to television, and records to the internet, music and the way we consume it has dramatically changed in the past seventy years. Even the innovations in the technology used to create musical instruments and recording equipment has effected what styles and songs are made and popular within the music landscape. Throughout this section we will try to briefly cover the types of music that were popular since the 1920's up until the present day by providing lists of genres and artists as well as some historical context. Keep in mind a lot of this information is subjective and we have tried our best to cover the most popular elements of the history of music.
Music Trends Through The Decades
- 1940's: Swing, Jazz, Blues and Big Band. ...
- 1950's: Rock 'N Roll, B-bop, Big Band, Country. ...
- 1960's: Motown, Rock 'N Roll, and The British Invasion. ...
- 1970's: Disco, Motown, and R&B. ...
- 1980's: Glam rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, Country. ...
- 1990's: Grunge, Alternative, Rap, and Country. ...
- 2000's: Adult Contemporary and R&B. ...
- 2010's: EDM and Hip-Hop.