A genre is a category of artistic, musical or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form or content. Music genres such as pop, country, rock and folk are used to categorize songs ...

The 1960s was a melting pot of musical innovation, with multiple genres forming, growing and progressing simultaneously in often completely different directions. Funk music started to emerge in ...

The history and politics of the 20th Century provided inspiration for the diverse range of musical styles developed between 1900 and 1999, pioneered by composers ranging from Elgar and Britten, to ...

From the dancefloor to concert halls, browse articles and information about Welsh music and artists according to genre. What are these? All the latest pop and chart highlights from BBC Music.

Indian music has a wealth of genres that have evolved and developed over the centuries. These forms have witnessed the socio-historical influences that augmented their growth and variety.

Jazz is a genre that emerged out of the late 19th century with its roots in blues and ragtime. The music originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. A port ...