Oct 29
Music in the American South Info Session
Tue, October 29, 2024
• 5:00pm
• Weitz 230
The American South is a cradle of vibrant music genres. From the soulful cries of the Blues in Mississippi juke joints to the twangy guitars of country music in Nashville, the South’s musical heritage is rich and diverse. Gospel hymns fill churches, while zydeco and Cajun rhythms pulse through Louisiana’s bayous. Rock and roll, a fusion of blues and country, exploded from Southern cities like Memphis, forever changing popular music. This tapestry of sound reflects the South’s complex history and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.