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I would be inclined to call Americana a radio format rather than a genre. It can include a number of genres ranging from Blues to Bluegrass. And even then, the name is a little misleading, as there are fine 'Americana' artists hailing from Australia and elsewhere(e.g. the 'swamp music' of Aussie Eightball Aitken).


I know what you mean. I just throw it out as a general term, as people roughly know what you are talking about.

It's not so dissimilar to me making "French toast" her in the "good ol' US of A." It's just a descriptor that people recognize. It didn't originate here...or France for that matter. It's Roman. But if I start calling it "Roman toast", most people would be confused, lose what I was trying to say, I would have to explain it, and I'm not sure what they would think of me at that point! Probably "why didn't you just say 'French Toast'" smile

I'm with ya though! What you call what music has changed A LOT in the last few decades. Sometimes for the better, sometimes not so much.

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Be that as it may, one artist I can most definitely recommend for a listen would be "Mean Mary" James (http://meanmary.com), banjoist extraordinaire, songwriter, excellent vocalist.


Cool beans! Thanks for the suggestion. I will be looking that one up today!

I'm lovin' this! I'm finding TONS of new artists thanks to all of you!

Chad (Hope that makes it easier)

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