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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.
Did you know...
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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
Charleston
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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.
Did you know...
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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
