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Ragtime and Jazz
This genre of music was born in the USA, and it was very popular among young people -
Swing
People liked to dance to this music, it was very energetic -
Jitterbug
It was a type of Swing, people danced with it and it was a bit more acrobatic than regular Swing -
Rock and Roll
Rock and Roll became very popular. Elvis Presley was one of the best-known Rock and Roll artists. His most famous song is Can't Help Falling in Love -
The Beatles
They were a popular band from Liverpool, in England. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Star used to sing in the band. One of their most famous songs was Here Comes the Sun -
Punk
Punk music began to be famous with the bands The Clash and The Sex Pistols. It was considered an aggressive form of rock music, but people liked it a lot -
Hip Hop and Rap
This style of music was originated in New York, in the neighborhood of Harlem and the Bronx -
Britpop
British singers and bands became famous internationally, mostly in the USA and in Europe -
Electronic music
Electronic music became popular in this decade, it was quite similar to hip hop -
Pop music
Some of the most famous pop singers were Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Britney Spears, Kesha, Eminem, Lady Gaga and Rihanna