
Charleston
Time: 1920's
Place: USA
Origin: Orchestral music from the beginning of the century, in a doubled tempo.
Instruments: brass instruments, piano and saxopjhone.
Lyrics: No lyrics.
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It was a music for dance solo or in couple.
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Dance was easy, so you could improvise it.
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Percussion section was no used in that time.
Some artists were: Josephine Baker
Doo-Wop
Time: 1940's
Place: USA
Origin: Bluegrass and country music. Also barbershop quartet style.
Instruments: Vocal harmony with a few instruments.
Lyrics: Mosty about love and first steps in relationship.
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It was a great hit at the end of the 40's.
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There was a lead singer, but also a choir.
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The "Doo wop" name was formed by the sound of the choir singing.
Some artists were:

The Platters

The Chordettes

The Crew Cuts
Beat
Time: 1960's
Place: UK
Origin: Mix up of Rock'n Roll and Rockabilly.
Instruments: Lead vocal and harmonies. Two electric guitars, an electric bass and drum set.
Lyrics: Mosty about love in a positive way. Friendship.
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With this music, the British Invasion started.
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Producers tried to generate more benefits with marketing.
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This style tried to promote youth.
Some artists were:

The Beatles

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The Searchers

The Monkeys
Country
Time: 1960's
Place: USA
Origin: Bluegrass and Rock.
Instruments: Guitars, banjos, harmonicas, double bass, drum set and dobros.
Lyrics: American way of life, tough people and even macho man.
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It was an attempt to return to well known American music.
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The lead singer normally used a lower voice.
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In the US, it was a phenomenon.
Some artists were:

Johnny Cash

Charlie McCoy

Creedence Clearwater Revival
Disco
Time: 1970's
Place: Europe
Origin: Funky music from R'n B.
Instruments: Lead singer and electric instruments like keyboards and synthesisers.
Lyrics: Dance, first love, but also friendship, enjoying life and be happy.
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It was the predominant music for a decade.
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Movies were filmed with a dance theme.
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This music was attached with a way of fashion.
Some artists were:

ABBA

Gloria Gaynor

Donna Summer

The Bee Gees
New Wave
Time: 1980's
Place: USA
Origin: Beat and disco, but with a great influence of punk behaviour.
Instruments: Singer with some electronic instruments. Guitars are not so important, but they liked sound effects.
Lyrics: Love and friendship. Youth and freedom. Sometimes they looked for justice and politics.
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It was the most important style since the birth of Rock.
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With this style, music became very popular and benefits were huge.
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MTV channel was created to promote this music.
Some artists were: