Music accompanies humanity from the most ancient times, reflecting the cultural, social and technological changes of society. Each genre is born as a result of the interaction of many factors: ethnic traditions, historical events, the level of technological development and creative search for performers. In this article, we will consider the key stages of the development of musical styles-from incendiary rhythms of blues to rhymes and bits hip-hop.
- Blues (end of the XIX - beginning of the XX century): The roots of the blues go to the African American communities of the South of the United States. He is distinguished by a characteristic minor harmony, “lamentations” of the vocalist and instrumental solo. The form of a 12-tax blues has become the basis for all subsequent genres. Contractors: Charlie Patton, Robert Johnson.
- Jazz (beginning of the XX century): At the intersection of European harmony and African rhythms, jazz arose. Swing, improvisation and complex rhythm have become distinctive features of style. Great musicians: Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis.
- Rock and roll (1950s): The merger of blues, country and state gospel gave rise to rock and roll-a style with an emphasis on energetic guitar riffs and perky vocals. Genre icons: Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley.
- Rhythm End-Blue and Soul (1950–1960s): Inheriting the powerful emotionality of blues and rock, R&B and Soul added to music the orchestra of the winds, saturated vocals and deeply personal texts about love and social injustice. Famous artists: Ray Charles, Aretn Franklin, Sam Cook.
- Funk and Disco (1960-1970s): Funk developed the rhythmic base of R&B, focusing on the "Groove" - hoarse bass and clearly allocated bits of drums. Disco, in turn, turned the dance culture into the mainstream, adding guitar rhythms and synthesizer dramas. Representatives: James Brown, Sli and Family Funcricks, Bee Geees.
- Punk and New Wave (1970-1980s): The revolution in music was proclaimed punk-rookers, which rejected complex arrangements in favor of primitive chords and straightforward texts. A new wave, adding synthesizers and artistic eccentric, did not go far from the punk. The Ramones, Sex Pistols, Talking Heads are key groups.
- Electronic music (1980-1990): Synthesisers, dramas and samplers radically changed the approach to creating music. Midi-technologies allowed to experiment with endless sound textures: from the artes of the Essid House to the hard rhythms of technology. Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, The Prodigy became pioneers.
- Hip-hop (1970–2000s): The birth of hip-hop on the streets of Bronx was a reaction to social isolation and the desire to express his own identity. Rhymes and bits, the DJs of the Scraretch and sampling have created a new culture, which includes graffiti and brack dance. From Grandmaster Flash to Jay-Z and Eminem-this genre continues to evolve and inspire millions.
Conclusion
Musical genres are constantly echoing and mutually enriched: one style gives rise to another, adding new influences and technologies. The path from blues to hip-hop demonstrates how the artistic energy of people turns into a sound landscape, reflecting the spirit of time. And although new forms are loomed on the horizon-FUCHE-REP, Folk-Techno or hybrids of world traditions-the roots of each modern note invariably go into the rich soil of musical history.
