Task 6: the history of Indie Rock and RnB…

By Rina Bansal

Indie Rock

•Indie Rock music was introduced to the public in the UK and USA in the early 1980’s. •It had originated from alternative rock and punk rock music, for example bands such as The Smiths and R.E.M.•There are more female artists within the genre of indie rock that male artists.•Indie rock was derived from the word ‘independent’ which is usually solo artists which are on a low budget and not signed to a particular famous record label. •Indie rock bands and artists include:

- The Rocket To The Moon- The Faints- The Rifles- Ellie Goulding- Lana Del Rey

The Rocket To The Moon The Faints The Rifles

Ellie Goulding Lana Del Rey

R&B

•R&B stands for ‘Rhythm and Blues’.•It had originated in the late 1940’s from the genres of Jazz, Blues and Rag music. •The genre usually is popular with African American music. •During the early 1950’s, ‘rhythm and blues’ was applied to Blues and rag music. Then over the years, it had developed to be known as ‘contemporary R&B music. •Examples of R&B artists are:

- Aaliyah- Brick and Lace- Chris Brown- Drake- Jenifer Lopez- Nikki Minaj- Keri Hilson

Aaliyah

Brick and Lace

Chris Brown

Drake

Nicki MinajJennifer Lopez

Keri Hilson