The United States has been responsible for many important musical movements over the years, including Jazz, Blues, Rock and Roll, Country, Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop, Punk, Grunge, Electronic, Indie, and Folk. Each of these genres has its own unique history, origin and influence on the music industry and on the culture of the country and the world. The US continues to be a major center of music production and innovation, and new movements and genres continue to emerge today.