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Mica Paris Get acquainted with the basics of each genre with help from Radio 2 presenters from Mike Harding to Mica Paris, then discover why music matters when it comes to distinguishing one type of song from another. Rock
Bruce Springsteen Home of electric guitars and big hair Rock Facts Rock Analysis Pop
Robbie Williams From Abba to the boys in Blue Pop Facts Pop Analysis Folk
Sandy Denny The roots of most of our music today Folk Facts Folk Analysis Country
Willie Nelson Not just for the hillbillies Country Facts Country Analysis Easy
Dionne Warwick Easy by name, not necessarily by nature Easy facts Easy Analysis Blues
Muddy Waters Sad songs sung by sad men and women Blues Facts Blues Analysis Soul
Ben E King What gives a song 'soul'? Soul Facts Soul Analysis Jazz
Billie Holiday Look beyond the polo neck Jazz Facts Jazz Analysis Reggae Bob Marley Drums, bass and a skank Reggae Facts Reggae Analysis Genres Rock Pop Folk Country Easy Blues Soul Jazz Reggae Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2. DON'T MISS Doves Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy Explore the BBC
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