American popular music had a profound effect on
music across the world. The country has seen the rise of popular styles that have had a significant influence on global culture, including
ragtime,
blues,
jazz,
swing,
rock,
bluegrass,
country,
R&B,
doo wop,
gospel,
soul,
funk,
heavy metal,
punk,
disco,
house,
techno,
salsa,
grunge and
hip hop. In addition, the American music industry is quite diverse, supporting a number of regional styles such as
zydeco,
klezmer and
slack-key.