Country music is a genre that originated in the early 20th century in the southern United States, evolving from a mix of folk traditions, including Appalachian folk music and blues. Influenced by European immigrant music, it features instruments like the guitar, fiddle, and banjo. Key developments in country music include the first commercial recordings in […]

Pop music is a genre that has undergone significant evolution since its emergence in the 1950s, influenced by rock and roll and rhythm and blues. Key milestones include the British Invasion of the 1960s, the rise of disco and funk in the 1970s, and the incorporation of synthesizers in the 1980s. The genre has continued […]