The year 1946 marked the end of World War II, and the beginning of a new era of optimism and prosperity in the United States. The music of the time reflected this newfound hope, with a surge in popular music that ranged from swing and big band to jazz and blues. In this article, we
The 1940s was a decade marked by significant global events, including World War II and the post-war period of recovery and reconstruction. Throughout this time, music played an important role in boosting morale, providing comfort and entertainment, and reflecting the social and cultural changes of the era. The 1940s saw the rise of popular music
Many people think of the guitar as "America's instrument,” but the truth is the guitar was a relative latecomer to American music. Here, Michael Wright traces the instrument's origins
Letritia Kandle was a Hawaiian guitar performer in Chicago when she had a vision for something bigger, leading to the development of a mammoth 26-string instrument that produced its own light show.