The Subgenropedia Alex Neill

French Canadian Country (n.) [fren-tʃ kəˈn-eɪ-di-ən kʌn-tri]: Early Country music famously known from Nashville and the likes of other southern states, has many thanks to give to the Celtic Norman Immigrants of Northern France, the Irish-Scottish Celtic regions concentrated in Canadas Atlantic Costal Provinces, and the Western Canadian and Western US settlers and pioneers. This French spoken, twangy sounding, acadian inspired genre has so many artists that fly under the radar of mainstream country singers that it has to be a favorite on the SubgenropediaFor more of the Subgenropedia and other genres check out the Spotify Playlist with some more of my favorite picks for each sub-genre!

Gospel Disco (n.) [ɡɑs-p(ə)l dɪs-koʊ]: A combination of two seemingly opposite genres of music, Gospel Disco strives to bring together the rhythm and beats of late 1970s nightclub disco and the soulful, spiritually inspired lyrics and gospel. The revitalization of the subgenre led by Greg Belson in 2016 shows that the Lord is still moving with the music and can still bring the cultures of the clubs from Saturday nights to the pews of Sunday mornings together.For more of the Subgenropedia and other genres check out the Spotify Playlist with some more of my favorite picks for each sub-genre!

ⵜⵉⵛⵓⵎⴰⵔⴻⵏ (Tishoumaren) (n.) [tɪʃ-oʊ-mɛr-ɪn]: Also known as the Desert Blues, Tishoumaren is rooted in the the Kel Tamesheq people of ancient Northern Africa, or the Tuareq Nomads' ancient musical traditions. It seeks to educe images of the seemingly infinite expanse of the Saharan horizon, the shifting sand dunes, and the rolling rhythm of camel caravans. While the desert blues draws inspiration from the same ancient African wellspring that birthed the sounds and rhythms of the American Blues, the Tuareg style has developed into its own distinct and independent strain. In the 1970s, political turmoil and displacement prompted Tuareg youth to pick up electric guitars, blend their traditional sounds with Western rock, reggae, and psychedelic music, and create a new sound known as Tishoumaren.For more of the Subgenropedia and other genres check out the Spotify Playlist with some more of my favorite picks for each sub-genre!

Jawaiian/Hawaiian Reggae (n.) [ˈʤʌˈwaɪən | həˈwaɪən ˈreɡ.eɪ]: The style and groove of classic reggae with a Polynesian twist that continues to flow in and out of the Hawaiian islands. The rich history that comes from the politically charged activism in the lyrics in Jamaica fuses perfectly with the ukulele’s and slack key guitar to emit the warm, easy-going, window’s down drive to beach music that is Jawaiian or Hawaiian Reggae.For more of the Subgenropedia and other genres check out the Spotify Playlist with some more of my favorite picks for each sub-genre!

монгол металл (Mongolian Metal) (n.) [mɒŋ-gəʊ-li-ən met-(ə)l]: Mongolian Metal Music, also known as Hunnu Rock, is a unique subgenre of heavy metal that has been gaining popularity in recent years. The subgenre's roots lie in Mongolia's complex history, particularly during the time of communism. While under control of the Soviet Union, Western music was heavily censored in Mongolia, and access to rock and metal music was extremely limited. However, in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Mongolia underwent a period of political and cultural reform, and young Mongolians were finally able to access music from around the world. It was during this time that Mongolian Metal musicians began drawing inspiration from bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden, and traditional Mongolian instruments like the horsehead fiddle, Jew's harp and a traditional Mongolian throat singing technique, these musicians began to create a new sound that would eventually come to be known as Hunnu Rock.For more of the Subgenropedia and other genres check out the Spotify Playlist with some more of my favorite picks for each sub-genre!

New Jack Swing (n.) [nu dʒæk swɪŋ]: New Jack swing is paced much faster than its umbrella genre of R&B from around 95 beats per minute to upwards of 105 bpm. More rhythm and usage of percussion was seen from the foundation of the R&B fused with he beats, sounds and lyrical components of rap and hip of the time. The chaos of new jack swing was busy yet organized showcased within the keyboard and synth sounds. The four-four-time signature or sometimes twelve-eight time is largely seen in the swinging drum beats. This was also incorporated with the introduction of newly made drum machines like the Roland TR-808. Many artists embraced former hits and older artists as sampling became commonplace within the genre. The E-mu SP-1200 and the Akai MPC series were some of the most popular within the music scene for sampling. The last major characteristic of New Jack Swing, seen in the latter years of the subgenre was the use of smooth group backing vocals that is commonly referred to with Boyz II Men. It was the transition from the stereotypical R&B and pop that the early 1980s were used to seeing. It was this new scene of R&B that revitalized the genre making its mark in the hip-hop world.

For more of the Subgenropedia and other genres check out the Spotify Playlist with some more of my favorite picks for each sub-genre!