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What was Tin Pan Alley?

Stuff You Should Know

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Tin Pan Alley: The Birthplace of Modern Music

This chapter explores Tin Pan Alley as a pivotal music publishing hub in the early 20th century, detailing its innovative practices in song production and promotion. It examines how platforms like vaudeville and Broadway elevated popular music while highlighting the impact of song pluggers and the competitive dynamics of the era.

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