Raised on everything from rock and reggae, to classical and disco, my family’s house was aflutter with music. It felt like I heard every sound, instrument and beat known to man. I thought everyone had a similar experience; however, it wasn’t until a few years ago that I realized my generation wasn’t as musically diverse as I thought.

It’s clear that times are changing; turntables turn into CD Players, CD players turn into iPods and the rest is history. High schoolers and beyond are starting to invest in vintage classic music devices like walkmans, radios and record players.

If someone told my grandpa that his very first, busted up radio bought in the 60s would be considered trendy and resold to a teenager no older than he was when he bought it, he would laugh. Believe it or not grandpa, times are changing and with the return of these devices, comes the return of the genres.

Musical diversity creates a community that is open to new cultural, and social, conversations. Among the many genres that have suffered the most in modern society, I find the ones that need the most revival are disco, jazz and vintage rock.

Disco was #1 on my list with unforgettable rhythms and contagious beats that remind me of today’s pop with a sprinkle of rap. Modern DJs like Kaytandra and Ekkah infuse the nostalgic groove of artists like the Bees-Gees with their own new and surprising twist. Disco is hardly dead thanks to these artists.

Next on the tracklist is jazz, the deep-rooted genre that may not strike everyone’s fancy, but is well worth a listen. Jazz is a complex genre compiled of history, pain, joy, regret and love. A new artist on the scene, Samara Joy, tackles that in her new album; a 24 year old artist from the Bronx creates a space for jazz in the modern world.

Last, but certainly not least, is yacht rock or better known as dad rock. Yes, rock is still in style, but I’m not talking about The Beatles; I’m talking about Pink Floyd, Supertramp and Steve Miller Band. Today that music is alive in Greta Van Fleet and The Neighborhood, two bands that mix psychedelic beats with amazing vocals.

So take with you these three pieces of advice as you open up your music streaming platform: expand your horizons by simply tuning into the radio instead of your personal playlist. Be open-minded and you may just end up discovering a new favorite song from one of these genres. Always remember that sharing is caring in the musical world and a new discovery is always right around the corner.