How Did The Culture Change The Music Of The 1950's

The 1950's were a time of changes and the music of the decade both reflected the cultural changes that were happening while still holding on to the societal norms of the past. Following the detrimental effects of World War II, the United States was about to embark on a musical journey that would change the face of music for decades to come. Racial tensions were being strained with the beginning of the civil rights movement and music reflected many of those tensions. Rhythm & Blues (R&B) and Rock 'n' Roll popularized "black" music and many African-American musicians rose to prominence and enjoyed success, but while some were able to reap the benefits of their work, many others were forgotten or denied access to audiences through segregation. People believed that the popularization of R&B and Rock 'n' Roll helped to bridge the gap between blacks and whites and further the civil rights movement. People like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and others more were the king of Rock 'n' Roll during the era.

With different genres like rap, country, heavy metal, etc. This changed the way people think as a society. With different genres, we have competition with different singers, band, and we get different music from them. Music now is more complicated than it used to be. Rappers like 50 Cent, Eminem, Drake etc. Music has changed into business in who is bringing the best music to the new trend. The trend never stays the same either. It is always different but it does give chances to the new comers. People use them to their advantage to make their own music and publish it. Nowadays we get music videos with the songs, which sometimes are relevant to the