A music show taught like a history of art class, looking at how movements in history, politics, art, and fashion influenced different genres of music. And, much like in a history of art class, it effects you and what you listen to way more than you'd think.
How many times have you stolen a song from a friend? I do it all the time. Want to tap into the playlist and the background story to each of the songs? Tune in! All the songs I've ever stolen from a friend with a special guest...the original owner of the playlist I've so gracefully made my own. There's only one condition: they have to come clean too and share the songs I've influenced them into blasting on repeat. First up: the poor soul that has to listen to ALL of my music; my housemate Abbie! It's only fair.
If you like blues, country and other early Americana, then this is the show for you! Let's enjoy the haunting beauty of this vast artform that has informed and influenced almost all popular music of the twentieth century. From the rural drones and tones of the delta blues to the swinging rhythms of western swing, we'll be exploring a whole range of music from this genre's family tree. I'll also be delving into the stories and myths that surround these mysterious musicians.