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Learn about the history and characteristics of western music, a form of music composed by and about the people who settled and worked in the Western United States and Western Canada. Find out how western music evolved from folk, cowboy, and Mexican influences, and how it became popular through films, radio, and records.
Learn about the diverse and rich musical traditions of the Caribbean, influenced by African, European, Asian and Indigenous cultures. Explore the history, styles and examples of calypso, soca, reggae, salsa, cumbia and more.
Learn about the diverse musical styles of Jamaica, from folk music to reggae, and how they have influenced other genres such as calypso, jazz, ska and hip-hop. Explore the history, artists and characteristics of Jamaican music, from mento to dancehall.
Scrumpy and Western is a humorous musical genre from England's West Country that combines folk songs with parodies of other genres. Learn about its origins, styles, and famous artists such as the Wurzels and Fred Wedlock.
Alan Lomax (/ ˈ l oʊ m æ k s /; January 31, 1915 – July 19, 2002) was an American ethnomusicologist, best known for his numerous field recordings of folk music of the 20th century.
A comprehensive list of music genres and styles from various historical periods and regions, with subcategories and examples. Find the genre of music you are looking for or explore the diversity and complexity of musical forms.
A comprehensive list of the American rapper's albums, with chart positions, sales figures and certifications. Includes his 10 studio albums, four collaborative albums, one compilation album, one demo album, two live albums, one video album, and five mixtapes.
Learn about the history, lyrics and recordings of "The Music of the Night", a major song from the musical The Phantom of the Opera. Find out how Michael Crawford, the original Phantom, made the song famous and how it was used in sports and movies.