"In 1776, a handful of men gathered in Philadelphia to divorce the British over (cited) irreconcilable differences. In the process they created a monumental document, a new country, and forever changed the course of music history. As unique cultures began to intermingle for the first time, they found common ground in musical expression. The amalgamation of their individual styles soon gave rise to new forms such as jazz, blues, country, and gospel. Read more on Last.fm