What is music from the 40s called?

In the 1940’s, Jazz and Blues were the most popular genres of the time and was also known as part of the “swing era.”’ Swing Jazz was a genre of music that started the swing dance craze.

What is 1940 era called?

the war years
The 1940s tower over every other decade of the 20th century as the most full of sorrow, patriotism, and ultimately, hope and the beginning of a new era of American dominance on the world stage. This decade, commonly called “the war years,” is synonymous with World War II.

What is the history of radio drama?

Radio drama achieved widespread popularity within a decade of its initial development in the 1920s. By the 1940s, it was a leading international popular entertainment. With the advent of television in the 1950s radio drama began losing its audience. However, it remains popular in much of the world.

What is the original 1940s radio station on the Internet?

About the internets original 1940s Radio Station. The UK 1940s Radio Station is proud to have been the original 1940s Radio Station on the internet, being launched in 2010. The station only plays the original music recorded and released during the 1920s, 1930s and the 1940s. We have an excellent lineup of presenters from the UK and the USA,…

How much does it cost to run the UK 1940s radio station?

Please help us meet the £400 short fall in the ever increasing monthly cost of running The UK 1940s Radio Station. Although the station is supported by the radio stations appearances at events and third party advertising we still have a short fall every month to find of at least £400 a month.

What happened to the music in the 1940s?

The wonderful music we play on the ‘UK 1940s Radio’ provided optimistic hope for a brighter future after the dreadful second world war. Music moved on after the conflict ended and this wonderful music became less popular as the following generations grew up and followed the new trends in music.

What devices can I listen to 4040s radio stations on?

40s Radio Stations on your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android, Blackberry, and other app-enabled mobile phones. Get in touch via the Contact Us below if you’re interested in these apps.