Barbershop

Barbershop music took root in the late 19th century in the United States, as a delightful blend of four-part harmonies and an uncanny ability to make any gathering feel like a posh but slightly eccentric singalong. Characterised by its close-knit harmonies and catchy melodies, it's like a vocal cuddle for your ears, often laden with a cheeky wink and a nostalgic nod to the past. It's the only genre where you can have a full-blown argument about whether a 'tag' is a delightful encore or a bothersome footnote, proving that musical preferences can indeed run deep, or perhaps just a tad daft.