Americana is a music that defies definition. It isn’t rock, although
it does encompass rock. It isn’t folk, but folk is there. It isn’t
Celtic, but it is woven with Celtic threads. It is a blend of forms,
music that draws on a wide range of influences. Gathering these many
genres together, Americana continually reinvents itself and actively
tells the story of its origins and its future. The Americana
Revolution: From Country and Blues Roots to the Avett Brothers,
Mumford & Sons, and Beyond is 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. Musician and
historian Michael Scott Cain examines how the idea of genre,
especially Americana, affects the creation and consumption of music.
He tries to discern the formulas of this slippery genre and seeks out
the places where artists have broken or bent those formulas in the
name of creativity. Through anecdotes and interviews, Cain provides a
firsthand view into the creation of Americana to clarify how the genre
can be categorized and defined. Through the stories of its creators
both long gone and new to the scene, Americana music comes alive as a
diverse melting pot of creative genius. With this book, Cain grants
music lovers from all backgrounds an unparalleled view into the future
of a music that embraces new influences but never forgets its roots.
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ISBN
9781442269415
Publisert
2017
Utgiver
Vendor
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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