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There are two main definitions that come to mind when thinking of pop music today. The first is that it isn’t a genre at all. Many people simply use the term pop music to refer to any kind of music that was popular at the time. It’s often confused with music that charts consistently on … Read more

K-Pop is a genre of popular music from South Korea. It’s influenced by styles and genres worldwide, like Experimental, Rock, Jazz, Gospel, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Electronic Dance, Folk, Country, and Classical music, along with its traditional Korean origin. The modern form of the genre emerged with the formation of one of the early K-Pop groups, Seo Taiji and … Read more

Latin music originated from the musical cultures of Mexico, Central America, areas of South America, and the Caribbean, which were colonized by Spanish and Portuguese conquerors. These customs reflect the distinctive mixture of Native American, African, and European influences that have changed over time. Music and dance are interdependent and, to some degree, dance is part of the … Read more

Hip-hop is a cultural movement best known for its impact on music in the form of the musical genre of the same name. It has its origins in the Bronx, in New York City, during the 1970s, mostly among African Americans but with some influence from the Latin American population of the area as well. … Read more

Indie music, a term that originated from “independent,” stands as a testament to the creativity and self-expression that thrives outside the conventional boundaries of the mainstream music industry. Rooted in a DIY ethos, indie music encompasses a diverse array of genres, from rock and folk to electronic and beyond, all unified by their departure from … Read more