LGBTQ+ & PRIDE Music:

The LGBTQ+ community has had a significant influence on various music genres throughout history. While the association with LGBTQ+ themes is most notable in genres like pop, dance, and disco, LGBTQ+ artists and influences can be found in many other genres as well. Here are some genres where LGBTQ+ artists and themes have made an impact.
 

Rock: Several LGBTQ+ artists have been influential in rock music, and their contributions have helped shape the genre's history. Icons like David Bowie, Freddie Mercury (of Queen), and Elton John are celebrated for their musical talents and their willingness to be openly queer in a time when it was less accepted.
Electronica & EDM: LGBTQ+ artists have played a significant role in electronic dance music, with performers like LGBTQ+ activist and DJ Larry Levan, and contemporary artists like Sam Smith and MNEK making waves in the genre.
R&B and Soul: LGBTQ+ artists have been influential in R&B and soul music as well. Artists like Frank Ocean, Sylvester, and Kehlani have been celebrated for their contributions to the genre.
Country: While historically not as openly inclusive, the country music genre has seen some LGBTQ+ artists, like Chely Wright and Brandi Carlile, making strides in recent years and challenging stereotypes.
Hip Hop & Rap: LGBTQ+ artists have emerged in hip-hop and rap, challenging norms and stereotypes in a genre that has often been associated with machismo and homophobia. Artists like Lil Nas X and Mykki Blanco are pushing boundaries and breaking barriers.
Jazz & Blues: LGBTQ+ artists have been influential in jazz and blues music as well. Pioneering figures like Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith had significant impacts on the genres.