Popular music is an art form that has dominated the headlines over the last sixty years. Understanding Popular Music tells the story of the many different styles, performers and instruments that have emerged since the term 'pop music' was first coined in the 1950s.

Popular music is an art form that has dominated the headlines over the last sixty years. Understanding Popular Music tells the story of the many different styles, performers and instruments that have emerged since the term 'pop music' was first coined in the 1950s.