Hard rock emerged in the late 60's with virtuoso guitarists like Jimi Hendrix. The band Cream , featuring guitar virtuoso Eric Clapton, is formed in London in 1966. Soul music covered several styles, including the gospel-based performances of Aretha Franklin. Country and Western music, centered in Nashville, had many new stars including Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Waylon Jennings, who combined old country and western standards with popular Rock and Roll. Additional styles emerging in the late 60's include the southern rock of The Allman Brothers Band , the jazz rock of Blood, Sweat and Tears , and Latin rock, a blend of Latin music, jazz and rock, exemplified by Santana.
Innovation characterizes the jazz world.
Brazilian songs, especially in the Bossa Nova style, joined the repertoire. The Latin rhythms appealed to jazz musicians. Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini is big song hit. MPTF begins co-sponsorship of National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Rudolf Nureyev defects from the Kirov Ballet in Paris.