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popular genre in the 50s
rock and roll, doo-wop, pop, swing, rhythm and blues, blues, Country music, rockabilly, and jazz music -
Popular genre in the and 60s
rock and roll gradually overtaken by pop rock, beat, psychedelic rock, blues rock, and folk rock, which had grown in popularity. -
popular music genres in the 70s
disco, funk, soul, R&B, smooth jazz, and jazz fusion remained popular throughout the decade. Rock music played an important part in the Western musical scene, -
popular music genres in the 80s
electronic dance music and new wave, also known as Modern Rock -
popular music genres in the 90s
hip hop became the best selling music genre by the mid-1990s. High-selling rap albums released in the 1990s include -
popular music genres in the 2000s
Hip hop dominated popular music in the early 2000s. -
popular music genres in the present day
Rock.
Jazz.
Electronic Dance Music.
Dubstep.