Appalachian Roots
tagStarted 19th centuryPeak 1927–1975Last big hit still activeFrom Appalachia, United States
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Appalachian roots is the foundational mountain lane heard not just as folk song but as the source bed for old-time, bluegrass, country, and later roots revivals.
History
This style represents the deep continuities of Appalachian vernacular music as heard through both source singers and later traditionalists.
Defining artists
Essential listening
Sources
- Library of Congress
- Smithsonian Folkways
- NPS
- Britannica. citeturn16search0turn8search6turn7search1