Music History

Each decade from 1900 to 2000 in the music industry saw significant developments in style,
content, marketing, distribution and corporate structure and philosophy. Choose any one decade from
this century to cover in detail. Discuss the origins and roots of your chosen decade, the most
influential musicians and their music, and track its evolution. Explain how the “outside” forces of
technology, fashion, perception, race (if applicable) and social currents assisted or impeded the style’s
growth and dissemination into popular culture.