# doo-wop

> style of rhythm & blues

**Wikidata**: [Q546359](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q546359)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doo-wop)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/doo-wop

## Summary

Doo-wop is an intangible cultural form established in 1930 . It emerged as a vocal music style characterized by harmonized group singing, often without instrumental accompaniment, and became a foundational influence in American popular music. Its development was rooted in urban African American communities, where vocal groups refined their sound through street-corner performances and local gatherings . Doo-wop's legacy persists in its impact on later genres, though its origins remain tied to the specific time and place of its establishment .


## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. YSO-Wikidata mapping project
3. Quora
4. National Library of Israel