Swing music, an exuberant and rhythmic genre that became synonymous with the 1930s and 1940s, remains one of the most influential styles in the history of American music. Defined by its syncopated rhythms, uplifting melodies, and lively tempo, swing not only shaped jazz but also gave birth to the swing dance craze that captured the…
The Roots of Swing Music: From Jazz to the Dance Floor
