Modern day pop music

[angiebabe]

I am a 22 year old classically trained musician about to embark on a PGCE course. Although I listen to radio 1 a lot I am not that clued up on what all the different types are and how to differentiate them, ie hip-hop, rave, dance, pop, rock etc. I enjoy all kinds but need to know what they are. Examples of singers and groups woud be helpful as well! Thank you!

[Mudman]

Maybe this.. http://www.napster.co.uk/search_music.html will help.

You can select by genre. It'll hopefully give you an understanding of modern music 'styles'.