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What does American music American Music and Vintage Guitars - Mark Weakley is an impressive artist; sculptor, painter, musician. He plays guitar, banjo and harmonica, and has recently recorded a CD of his original compositions. In this exclusive article he talks about himself, about his passions, about his father, about traditional american music, about vintage guitars and banjoes, and much more. American Music and Vintage… sound like? We know the distinct musical styles of countries like Germany, Spain, Ireland, Japan, and many others around the world, as each nation’s unique culture gives rise to identifiable musical sounds. But what about the United States?
America was primarily settled by people from Europe. The early music of America was European in nature, with a diverse range of musical styles being heard. Some might argue that this diversity continues in America today. However, there are common elements in contemporary music that did not exist in the early settlers’ music.
The influence of African slaves brought significant changes to American musical styles. African culture was suppressed during slavery, with their religion, language, and overall culture stripped away. However, since African culture relied heavily on oral traditions, it was impossible to eradicate … ...Read the rest.
“Blues Music – American Granddaddy of Music Styles”
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