Music+(Alexis+&+Summer)

In the early 1900s the music era started booming. Music was a way to soothe people during times of hardships like war and economic problems. Music made people happy and was a way to get away from their problems for a little while. The music that was very popular during this time was the piano which a lot of families had them for entertainment and good bonding time. Also the blues and jazz was a big hit during this time with African Americans. Swing and Country music was also very popular during this time and there were a lot of dances moves involved in all these styles of music.

In the 1920's the music era was thriving and Jazz became very popular and a big component of music. Jazz was the music of the 1920's. The music was loud and syncopated. This was called the jazz era and it was Americas first contribution to music. In the early years of Jazz it was considered devil music is many parts of America. Also when jazz records starting coming out they were often called "race records" and were sold and played in only black neighborhoods in large cities like NYC or Chicago. Jazz music influenced all aspects of society; poetry, fashion and industry were affected by the music that took the US by storm.

Jazz music was introduced in this time period and openly accepted and widely appreciated. It was often played in speakeasies. Jazz was influenced by the popular marching and dance bands of the day which was the main form of popular concert music in the early twentieth century. During the 20s great inventions like the radio and phonograph also helped boost the popularity of jazz music. Music changed in the 20s, becoming more exuberant and placing more emphasis on individual talent. Soloists began to tell their stories and take center stage. Vigorous debate raged between jazz supporters and those who believed jazz was "devil's music". Public dance halls, clubs, and tea rooms opened up in the cities. African style dance moves like the shimmy, turkey trot, buzzard lope, chicken scratch, monkey glide, and the bunny hug were eventually adopted by the general public. This was a time when African-Americans experienced a sort of renaissance as we see in their dance and music freedom. []