The richly diverse ethnic heritage of the Lone Star State has brought to the Southwest a remarkable array of rhythms; instruments; and musical styles that have blended here in unique ways and; in turn; have helped shape the music of the nation and the world. Historian Gary Hartman writes knowingly and lovingly of the Lone Star Statersquo;s musical traditions. In the first thorough survey of the vast and complex cultural mosaic that has produced what we know today as “Texas music;rdquo; he paints a broad; panoramic view; offers analysis of the origins of and influences on specific genres; profiles key musicians; and provides guidance to additional sources for further information. A musician himself; Hartman draws on both academic and non-academic sources to give a more complete understanding of the statersquo;s remarkable musical history and ethnic community studies with his first-hand knowledge of how important music is as a cultural medium through which human beings communicate information; ideas; emotions; values; and beliefs; and bond together as friends; families; and communities. The History of Texas Music incorporates a selection of well-chosen photographs of both prominent and less-well-known artists and describes not only the ethnic origins of much of Texas music but also the cross-pollination among various genres. Today; the music of Texas—which includes Native American music; gospel; blues; ragtime; swing; jazz; rhythm and blues; conjunto; Tejano; Cajun; zydeco; western swing; honky tonk; polkas; schottsches; rock roll; rap; hip hop and more—reflects the unique cultural dynamics of the Southwest.
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