Seize the Beat

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American popular music intertwines with social history, exploring themes of race, gender, and class. The narrative follows the evolution of pop icons like Benny Goodman, Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and the Beatles, highlighting how they fade as new styles emerge and quickly become nostalgic. Additionally, enduring genres such as blues, jazz, and folk are consistently rediscovered, showcasing the dynamic relationship between music and its audiences over time.