genres

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The songs in question span genres, decades and continents, and include new artists, unsung heroes and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"The range of musical genres represented is a testament to the breadth and diversity of music played on Radio 2 - there is truly something for everybody."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

You’re at the decks for hours, so it’s a real chance to play a variety of genres: hip-hop, house, pop, even rock.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Throwbacks are enjoying a resurgence in other genres as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

A Bach invention, a Brahms symphony, and a Beatles song are different forms in different genres, and at first they may sound as if they have nothing in common.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones