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Country / Folk / Americana
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- 1980s recordings
- 5
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Meet Country / Folk / Americana
Country / Folk / Americana is a genre connected to a wider network of artists, recordings and musical traditions.
The clearest way to understand Country / Folk / Americana is to hear how its rhythm, timbre and performance language change across artists and recordings.
Begin with Johnny Cash, Paul Simon and Jim Taylor.
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1980s · United States · Country / Folk / Americana
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ESSENTIAL LISTENING
5 recordings1980s starting recordings
01A Tune for the Shakers1988 · Appalachian Music · appalachian musicOpen in new tab 02Homeless1986 · African Popular Music · rockOpen in new tab 03Born to Lose1987 · Americana · americanaOpen in new tab 04Drunk at Night, Dry in the Morning1989 · Appalachian Music · appalachian musicOpen in new tab 05Beth's Waltz / Old South Waltz1989 · Appalachian Music · appalachian musicOpen in new tab
KEY ARTISTS
1980s artists
ESSENTIAL ALBUMS
1980s albums
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