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Americana (also known as American roots music) is an amalgam of American music formed by the confluence of the shared and varied traditions that make up the musical ethos of the United States of America, with particular emphasis on music historically developed in the American South.
May 2, 2024 · Learn how Americana music evolved from country and folk traditions, incorporating elements of rock, blues, and R&B. Explore the legends and innovators of the genre, from Hank Williams and Gram Parsons to Chris Stapleton and Sturgill Simpson.
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- Steve Earle: Copperhead Road (1988) Before this album appeared, neo-traditional country was cool, and flag-waving Southern rock was not. Steve Earle just pointed out how absurd it was to keep those two things separate.
- Lucinda Williams: Car Wheels On A Gravel Road (1998) Car Wheels On A Gravel Road is not the only essential Lucinda Williams album, but arguably it’s the most accessible.
- John Hiatt: Bring The Family (1987) Hiatt’s breakthrough album, Bring The Family is at least two concept albums in one. It’s a celebration of his new-found love and sobriety but it also doesn’t ignore the turmoil that led to his rebirth on songs such as “Thank You Girl” and especially “Stood Up.”
- Los Lobos: Kiko (1992) Kiko is now such a certified classic that it’s easy to forget how profoundly weird it sounded to Lobos fans in 1992. Who’d have thought that this would be the band to revive psychedelia?
Jun 28, 2024 · The official website of the Americana Music Association, a not-for-profit trade organization for American Roots Music. Find out about the annual festival and conference, membership benefits, press releases, charts, and more.
Jun 7, 2021 · Learn about the origins, influences, and characteristics of Americana music, a broad genre that encompasses folk, blue, country, and bluegrass. MasterClass offers online classes on music production, songwriting, and more.
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Jul 4, 2022 · Explore the diverse and rich history of Americana music with this curated playlist of 40 tracks. From folk to rock, blues to jazz, Americana covers the sound of the nation and its roots.
