The story of American roots music incorporates the story of America’s growth itself. The tale of the populations that formed the country, what they lived through, and what they were happy and sad about.
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It’s a great song, but is it country?
What is a country song? They came out of Appalachian hillbilly and Western music. Today there are many “crossover” songs: country-pop.
Why did the 1920s roar?
Why did the 1920s roar? So many factors contributed. They roared because they could.
The 1950s: When the American Dream became a reality
It was probably not fully realized at the time, but the American Dream came true in the middle decade of the 20th century.
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Living at the turn of the twentieth century
What was it like to live in America at the turn of the 20th century? It must have been incredible. It was the age of the 2nd Industrial Revolution.