The Light Music

A more cheerful kind of music called "light music" has always been existed next to the classical music.

It is very well known that the light music enjoys a great number of people. It comprises "blues", "jazz", "rock", "pop" and others. This music consists of songs and dances. It has begun in the USA on the beginning of the 20th century and its music is influenced by the rock music.

During the 1950s years a new kind of music called "rock and roll" became very popular for the young people.

One of the most famous rock singer was Elvis Presley. Till 1960 the rock music disperses throughout Europe. The well-known band "Beatles" had a great international success.
The rock music crosses from the slow ballads to the complicated songs. Bob Dylan, the singer, combined the folk music with the rock music. Some of the most famous contemporary pop music stars are Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Prince. 

After 1980 new styles appeared rap, reggae, heavy metal, punk. More of nowadays bands combine different styles such as "Nirvana" combines punk features with heavy metal and pop. The new styles of 1990s are house, hip-hop and techno.