

That Ain't Country
20 snips 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