Americana includes unique American pastimes and endeavors including music. Blues and Jazz are considered unique American artforms. Music has powered generations to survive and hopefully thrive. Along with all the performing ‘stars’ of different music genres; many behind-the-scenes American inventors were important. Lifestyle changes, business and technological progress are key factors too; no audience no popular music.
We recall the introduction of phonograph, jukeboxes, ‘walkman’, streaming and onward; we think about early record labels and modern forms of music creation. The American music industry has influenced and been influenced by global music. Musical invention involving both technology and song creation is part of the American experience.
American culture can include Cruisin songs, party or dance songs, romantic songs, rebellious songs, religious songs; all kinds
What is your own personal songlist ? First favorite song, best energetic song ? best relaxing song? how about year you were born song ? when you turned 10, 16, 18, graduated ADD -Patriotic songs, Team songs, Club songs etc. Add songs from Important Life Events - Any songs from other parts of the world? Any favorite ‘local band’ or Indie songs ? Any little known songs? Now - if you are outside the U.S. - how do you relate to American music ?
