That Ain't Country
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09/03/20 • 42 min
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Country? Rap? Lil Nas X’s chart-topping “Old Town Road” revived a long debate about borders and boundaries in American popular music. To sort out this strange history, Hari heads down to the foothills of Virginia, where a legendary collection of blues records holds the key to understanding the insidious separation of “Black” and “white” culture.
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Country? Rap? Lil Nas X’s chart-topping “Old Town Road” revived a long debate about borders and boundaries in American popular music. To sort out this strange history, Hari heads down to the foothills of Virginia, where a legendary collection of blues records holds the key to understanding the insidious separation of “Black” and “white” culture.
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Pushkin. This thing is four. My friend Chris King stands in the living room of his old house in rural Virginia.
Speaker 1But this is where it actually gets fragile. This is like doing open heart surgery, because this is when you could slice that microscopic van. Chris takes a kitchen knife to a large package, a two by two foot cube.
Speaker 1My friend cultiv
That Ain't Country Top Questions Answered
How did South Asian background and exposure to Hollywood music influence the speaker's appreciation for country music?
The speaker's South Asian background and exposure to Hollywood music influenced their appreciation for country music by exposing them to different musical traditions and creating a diverse musical taste.
What influences does South Asian music draw on?
South Asian music draws on folk traditions which influences its unique sound and style.
What influences the twang in country music?
The twang in country music is influenced by Southern accents and vocal articulation.
What instrument defines the sound of country music?
The pedal steel is a modern instrument that defines the sound of country music.
Where does the pedal steel instrument have its roots?
The pedal steel has its roots in Hawaiian music.
What type of instrument is the pedal steel?
The pedal steel is an electric instrument that requires amplification.
What styles and influences have blended with country music?
Country music has a history of blending styles and influences, such as blues and yodeling.
Who opposed jazz music and what did they try to replace it with?
Jazz music faced moral opposition and attempts were made to replace it with square dancing.
What did Henry Ford believe about jazz music?
Henry Ford believed jazz music was a Jewish conspiracy and promoted wholesome white traditions.
How did the recording industry target the African American market in the early 20th century?
The recording industry marketed "race records" to the African American market in the early 20th century.
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