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Music history of the United States. Colonial era – to the Civil War – During the Civil War – Late 19th century – 1900–1940 – 1950s – 1960s – 1970s – 1980s. This is a timeline of music in the United States. It is divided into several parts. To 1819.
This timeline covers the century between the first American popular songs to music at the end of World War I and the beginning of the Roaring Twenties. Part One features music composed and published in America between 1620 and 1818.
Part One covers music composed and published in America between the time of the Pilgrims and Puritans in the 17th century and the first performance of a large scale oratorio by the Handel & Haydn Society. Part Two lists music composed and performed in America between 1820 and 1920.
Apr 18, 2024 · The forced arrival of African slaves brought profound musical influences to America. Their spirituals, work songs, and rhythmic patterns eventually gave rise to blues and jazz, genres that would define American music in the global arena.
Historical Events: 1619 : The first Africans are sold into slavery in America. 1817: New Orleans city council establishes "Congo Square" as an official site for slave music and dance. Harvard Law School is founded. Mississippi becomes a state. James Monroe is elected president. 1865
This timeline of music in the United States covers the period from 1850 to 1879. It encompasses the California Gold Rush, the Civil War and Reconstruction, and touches on topics related to the intersections of music and law, commerce and industry, religion, race, ethnicity, politics, gender, education, historiography and academics.
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Tracking the journey of seven key music genres as they evolved throughout the USA from the early 1900s, we celebrate the story of American music and the visionaries who made it what it is.
