The Evolution of Popular Music

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Across
  1. 2. rapping over samples
  2. 4. a combination of jazz and blues
  3. 7. modern dance music with a nod to the past
  4. 8. 4/4 beat, catchy lyrics and shimmering balls
  5. 9. lots of musicians playing jazz
  6. 11. started in Congo Square, played in NOLA
  7. 13. Christian vocal melodies
  8. 14. space-inspired dance music from Europe
  9. 16. sung by slaves while working
Down
  1. 1. piano music that's fun to dance to
  2. 3. soul with strings from Philadelphia
  3. 5. uptempo blues with drums, guitar and bass
  4. 6. blues music with a lead singer
  5. 8. slow, raw and emotional music
  6. 10. early piano music in bars and restaurants
  7. 12. uptempo and happy soul from Detroit
  8. 14. danceable soul played "on the one"
  9. 15. TR-909 - electronic dance music from Chicago