1. Behind the “big bang”
Keyword(s):
Big Bang
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How did country music evolve? What were its antecedents? How did this unique style draw on different cultures to become a uniquely American creation? Behind the “big bang” explores how country music developed out of many different influences, and how this music was initially documented and received by scholars and folklorists, and performers and songwriters themselves. It also explores how selective aspects of these musical influences were used to market this music, particularly through new performance styles and music publishing. It begins with the ballads, dance, and religious music of Anglo-American traditions, before considering the influences of work songs and blues from the African American traditions.