American music milestones

Presents a brief history of American Latin music, from Richie Valens to Ricky Martin.

Follows the rise of pop music, discusses MTV's role in shaping it, and shares stories of bubblegum pop groups, family bands, and dance-pop idols.

Explores the history of country music in America. Discusses various musical styles, famous musicians and groups, and hit songs. Includes sample playlists, quotes, photographs, a glossary, a timeline, biographical sketches, award lists, and further resources.

Explores the history of rock music in America. Discusses various musical styles, famous musicians, and hit songs. Includes sample playlists, quotes, photographs, a glossary, a timeline, biographical sketches, award lists, and further resources.

Explores the history of Latin music in America. Discusses various musical styles, common musical instruments, famous artists and groups past and present, popular dances, and hit songs. Includes sample playlists, artists' quotes, color photographs, a glossary of terms, a timeline, biographical sketches, award lists, and further resources.

Explores the history of hip-hop music in America. Discusses various musical styles, famous musicians and groups, and hit songs. Includes sample playlists, quotes, photographs, a glossary, a timeline, biographical sketches, award lists, and further resources.

Explores the history of rhythm and blues music in America and its roots in soul, jazz, and African American spiritual songs. Examines the lives and contributions to the R&B movement of singers like Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin.