Doo Wop
A classic postwar vocal-group style with deep Black American roots, doo-wop pairs lean harmony with memorable hooks and a strong sense of romantic drama. The genre’s best-known recordings still sit at the center of its story, even as the term itself came later than the music.
History
A classic postwar vocal-group style with deep Black American roots, doo-wop pairs lean harmony with memorable hooks and a strong sense of romantic drama. The genre’s best-known recordings still sit at the center of its story, even as the term itself came later than the music.