
 Into the Zone
 Into the Zone That Ain't Country
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 Sep 3, 2020  The podcast delves into the debate around Lil Nas X's song 'Old Town Road', explores the fragile history of blues records, discusses AI-generated music in country and death metal genres, examines the origins of twang in country music and the pedal steel's role, tackles the complex history of yodeling in minstrel shows, and explores the fusion of black and white culture in music recorded in Southwest Louisiana. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Layers of Packaging and Fragile Records 
 01:52 • 18min 
 AI-Generated Music: Country and Death Metal 
 19:46 • 6min 
 Exploring the Origins of Twang in Country Music and the Role of the Pedal Steel 
 25:29 • 4min 
 Yodeling, Minstrel Shows, and Cultural Identity 
 29:03 • 7min 
 Cultural Segregation and Diversity in American Music 
 35:54 • 11min 
 The Fusion of Black and White Culture in Music 
 46:26 • 5min 
