Brandi Carlile Explains The Real Meaning Of Americana Music
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile reflects on what the genre “Americana” truly represents.Speaking about the roots of American music, Carlile says the genre is built on the contributions of diverse communities and shouldn’t be reduced to “country music for liberals.” She also points to the legacy of protest folk music, from movements highlighted at the Newport Folk Festival, arguing that music has historically shaped social conscience in the United States.
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