ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Music of California

Okay kiddo, California is a big state in the United States and lots of different people live there. That means there's lots of different kinds of music too!

Some people in California like to listen to Country music, which is all about life in the countryside like farms and cowboys. Other people like to listen to Hip Hop music, which is all about rapping and having fun.

A long time ago, people in California created a type of music called "surf rock". This is music that sounds like waves crashing on the beach and makes you feel like you're surfing on a surfboard. Some famous surf rock bands from California are The Beach Boys and Jan and Dean.

There's also Rock and Roll music, which is when people play guitars and drums and sing really loud. Some famous rock bands from California are Guns N' Roses and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

But it's not just about words and tunes. Different parts of California have different sounds and types of music. For example, in San Francisco, they like to play music on a weird instrument that's made out of tubes called a didgeridoo. It sounds really cool!

So you see, music in California is really varied and can be influenced by where people live and what kind of lifestyle they have. But no matter what kind of music you like, there's something for everyone in California!