From Rhythm to Rap: A Look at Popular Music

Students will hear their favorite tunes and learn about many different styles of American popular music including rock and roll, doo-wop, boogie-woogie, zydeco, rhythm and blues, acid rock, rap, hip-hop, house music, pop, “alternative,” ska, reggae, disco, rockabilly, funk, latin, and others. We’ll discover what these many styles have in common but also what makes each stand out.