About the book: 2024 / Kelefa Sanneh, a famous American music critic, tells the history of popular music from the mid-twentieth century to the present day, through the history of its seven main genres. According to him, pop music is simultaneously a cultural, economic and social force, as well as a tool that helps us construct our own identity. How did rock musicians balance between authenticity and the desire for stardom? What was the punk revolution? Why has hip-hop gained momentum? What were people looking for in disco clubs? Sanne offers answers to all these questions. The publishing design is preserved in PDF A4 format.