Origin

Rebeca Hernandez Mendoza

Pop music emerged as an evolution of various musical styles, especially rock and roll. Its name comes from the English term «popular,» as its aim was to create music that was accessible and appealing to a wide audience.

During the 1950s and 1960s, artist like Elvis Presley and The Beatles helped define its signature sound: catchy melodies, danceable rhythms, and simple lyrics. Over time, pop music incorporated influences from other genres such as funk, soul, disco, hip-hop, and electronic music.

Over time, pop was changing and incorporating sounds from other styles such as funk, disco and electronic music, becoming one of the most important and heard genres today.

Today, pop continues to be one of the most listened to genres in the world, constantly adapting to new trends and musical technologies.