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Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes. A computer analysis of pop hits spanning 1960 to 2010 identifies three turning-point years in the evolution of music. Got any guesses?
Here's a guide to the history of 20 genres that are recognized at the Grammy Awards. We also rounded up some of the discontinued categories.
But what you might not know is that in South Korea, K-pop is being given a run for its money by another style of music topping the charts. A genre with a 100 years of history that's riding a wave ...
It's K-Pop Week! Teen Vogue is exploring the popular music genre with articles that explore its origins, biggest stars, and intricacies. Whether you're a BTS ARMY, a self-described BLACKPINK Blink ...
These genres brought something different, every one of them changed the history of music forever. Pop bridged divides by appealing to a wide range of people, hip-hop magnified voices from the ...
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Vivian Yoon. Her new podcast K-Pop Dreaming is a personal and historical journey through Korean pop music. When Vivian Yoon was growing up in LA's Koreatown during the ...
From its beginnings in blues and ragtime, American popular music has blended influences and genres. Four recent books explore its enduring appeal.
A Brief History of Genre at the Grammys. Music is constantly changing, as is how it's classified. The Grammys have tried to keep up, with varying results.