Roots of American Music: Folk, Americana, Blues, and Country
From Country and Blues Roots to the Avett Brothers, Mumford & Sons, and Beyond
Roots of American Music: Folk, Americana, Blues, and Country
From Country and Blues Roots to the Avett Brothers, Mumford & Sons, and Beyond
Americana is a music that defies definition. It is not rock, although it encompasses rock. It isn't folk, but folk is there. It isn't Celtic, but is woven with Celtic threads. It is a blend of forms, music that draws on a wide range of influences.
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Michael Cain offers an informal social history that describes Americana as both a musical genre and a movement, showing what it is, where it came from and where it is going. Through anecdotes and interviews, Cain provides a firsthand view into the creation of Americana, trying to clarify how the genre can be categorized and defined.
