How to Listen to Music From the 1920s

The 1920s were dominated by jazz music.

Throughout the 1920s, blues, gospel and country music could be found playing in most rural areas, while jazz styles such as Dixieland, swing and big band dominated the city scenes. The decade's stars included Louis Armstrong, Ira Gershwin, Jelly Roll Morton and Bessie Smith. Several websites offer online radio stations that play 1920s' music. You can easily find songs online to stream or download onto your computer. You can also purchase original records or CD collections of music from the era.

Instructions

1. Check Amazon.com or visit music or book stores and look for 1920s music compilations such as "The Roaring 20s -- Rare Original 1920s Recordings."

2. Look on Ebay.com or Craigslist.com for original and rare records, as well as old record players, for the most authentic sound.

3. Visit websites offering free radio shows with 1920s music, like The 1920s Network or Radio Dismuke.

References

• Halcyon Days Music: 1920s Music
• The 1920s Radio Network: Home
• Dismuke: Radio Dismuke