Carolina Beach Music

Description

Carolina Beach Music is characterized by its upbeat, dance-friendly rhythms and soulful melodies, often featuring elements of R&B, rock, and pop. It is closely associated with the dance style known as the 'shag.'

History

Carolina Beach Music evolved in the mid-20th century along the coastlines of North and South Carolina. It became popular in the 1950s and 1960s, particularly in beach towns where young people gathered to dance. The genre draws heavily from rhythm and blues and early rock and roll, and it has maintained a nostalgic appeal, often played at beach parties and dance clubs.