The
country, also known as Old Time Music, is the result of the union of
popular forms of immigrant Irish and Anglo-American music, characterized
by string instruments like the violin, banjo, guitar and mandolin,
accompanied by a affinity charming voice. The
styles are the most representative Bluegrass, union of blues, gospel,
Celtic music, characterized by rapid solo mandolin, banjo and violin,
while the Western Swing mixes polka, swing and folk ballad unlike the
French-Canadian named Cajun, based the use of the accordion, however the Country Yodel is derived from the typical song of the alps Swiss-German. If we want strong accents of blues, we must appeal to the innovative sound of the Steel Guitar, finding it with Honky Tonk. The
first country singer to have a national hit was Vernon Dalhart with
"The Wreck of Old" with him, other famous artists of the time such as
the Blue Sky Boys, Riley Puckett, Don Richardson, Fiddling John Carson,
Ernest Stoneman, Charlie Poole and
the North Carolina Ramblers and Gid Tanner & The Skillet Lickers,
just to name a few, we are talking about 1927. Their songs had a
national recognition thanks to Ralph Peer, a real talent scout, the
first pioneer researcher of the genre, turning the ' America
in search of new forms of popular music to record, produce and publish.
He will launch some of the first most important representatives of the
country as Jimmie Rodgers (nicknamed the father of the country) and the
Carter Family. Another icon Country
music was the fascinating Dolly Parton, with her angelic voice and
inspiring the west. This music has origins are lost in time a
geographical mix, a cultural mix that continues to renew itself
constantly. The country as a whole is born and evolves
among immigrants of European origin. before 900, the rural American
music of the white population consisted mainly in the popular repertoire
of countries of origin of the old continent (Ireland, England,
Scotland, France, Italy), and promoted religious songs by
the evangelists. Musicians who played it were to form the string band,
as the tools used were almost exclusively strings (violin, banjo, guitar
and mandolin). terms in vogue in the first half of the century to
define this music is Hillbilly Music ,
so they were nicknamed the white farmers of the southern regions, while
Old Time Music to emphasize a link with ancient traditions of European
origin. country in the twenties states at the national level, when they
emerge the earliest practitioners of the genre, but in the two decades
later, the decisive contributions come from the cinema with western
movies, offering the public a confidence of the genre, creating a
combination so strong that the music will be dubbed for years, country
& western. The radio however, crucial instrument in its spread, especially
during the Great Depression of the thirties, to mention the historic
Grand Ole Opry radio show in 1925 that was broadcast live from
Nashville, capital of Tennessee for fans of the genre and regarded as
the capital of the country. There were two actors
who have contributed most to helping it to mature this music, we are
talking about Bill Monroe and Hank Williams, the latter coming
singer-songwriter from Alabama, has a peculiar style Honky Tonk rovvisto
a versatile genius and innovative open to discussion, was formidable with
creativity and credibility in revitalizing the country roots, both in
music and in the lyrics. His songs are reinterpreted later by artists of
diverse musical backgrounds. Describing Bill Monroe, was a true founder
of bluegrass, a genre that took its name from the group who
first accompanied him, a virtuoso of the mandolin, renewed the country
promoting the development of instrumental technique. From Hank Williams
to rockabilly was a short step, divulgatosi in the 50s, rockabilly is
only the first form in which the country will affect and
enrich all popular music from here on out. His story is ultra secular,
now more than ever, the flavor of the country can be enjoyed in a lot of
music. far we have given a brief introduction to the topic, just to
clarify things on this growing phenomenon
and the infection that causes the "virus-country" with her dance.
Adherents, dressed as a cowboy or cowgirl, straight out of a western
movie, reviving joyful time.Turin (Italy), October 3, 2012
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