‘You do know the banjo is an African instrument, right?!’: The black roots of country music
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The Controversy Surrounding 'Old Town Road' and the Exclusionary Nature of Contemporary Country Music
This chapter explores the controversy surrounding the removal of 'Old Town Road' from the country chart and delves into the exclusionary nature of contemporary country music towards black artists, discussing examples like Beyonce's performance at the Country Music Association Awards and the influence of Nashville's white male-dominated establishment.
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