1920s Music Videos Highlights (Roaring Twenties)
A curated mix of era-defining favourites and deep cuts to explore.
Roaring Twenties Jazz Age (1920–1929)
The 1920s marked the birth of the Jazz Age and the Roaring Twenties, a revolutionary era that transformed American music forever. This decade saw the explosive rise of jazz music, with legendary artists like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington pioneering new sounds that would define the era.
The Charleston dance craze swept the nation, accompanied by upbeat big band music and ragtime rhythms that captured the spirit of newfound freedom and prosperity. From the speakeasies of New York to the dance halls of Chicago, 1920s music celebrated life with infectious energy.
Popular songs from the 1920s featured everything from romantic love songs to energetic party music, while the emergence of big band jazz created a new form of entertainment that brought people together through music and dance. The decade's most famous jazz songs, including hits from Armstrong and Ellington, showcased the innovative fusion of blues, ragtime, and European classical influences that would influence generations of musicians.
The 1920s also introduced iconic Christmas music and holiday songs that remain beloved classics today. Whether it was the sophisticated jazz piano pieces, the infectious dance band music, or the soulful blues songs that emerged from this era, the music of the Roaring Twenties captured the optimism and cultural revolution of a nation breaking free from tradition. This was the decade when American popular music truly came into its own, setting the stage for the golden age of jazz and big band music that would follow.
