Throwback music refers to music that is considered to be from a previous era, usually with a nostalgic appeal. It is often used to describe music that was popular in the past, but has now fallen out of the mainstream. For example, music from the 70s, 80s, 90s & 20s is often considered throwback music, as it may evoke feelings of nostalgia and bring back memories of a time gone by. Throwback music can be found in a variety of genres, including afrobeat, rock, pop, hip hop, & R&B.