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The popularity of country music in rural sub Saharan Africa

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Re: The popularity of country music in rural sub Saharan Africa

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Post by rayiner »

yardie wrote: post #6

Because country music is also black music. And there have been Black, country musicians as long as country music has existed. But you wouldn’t know them because of the racist history of Nashville music industry.

But we’re talking about Africans, a culturally distinct group of people.

Re: The popularity of country music in rural sub Saharan Africa

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Post by vanattab »

selimthegrim wrote: post #8
yardie wrote: post #6

Because country music is also black music. And there have been Black, country musicians as long as country music has existed. But you wouldn’t know them because of the racist history of Nashville music industry.

I am pretty sure Charley Pride is not obscure

Charley who?

Re: The popularity of country music in rural sub Saharan Africa

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Post by rayiner »

betwixthewires wrote: post #9

A lot of people don't really know it, but American country music is the most commercially successful music genre worldwide and is popular in places such as southeast Asia, Mongolia, sub Saharan Africa, even India and Latin america. Europeans and city dwelling Americans love to shit on it but the world loves it, probably because it's easy to relate to lyrically and uses pleasant melodies and simple to follow rhythms.…

I found it funny when I was growing up that my dad (Bangladeshi) listened to country music. I was more of a Dave Matthew’s guy, but as a dad myself now my dial is also stuck on WMZQ. It’s simple and easy to relate to.

Re: The popularity of country music in rural sub Saharan Africa

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Post by uhoh-itsmaciek »

American country music has been heavily influenced by African Americans since the beginning (often without recognition, though that's starting to change.) The banjo is based on African instruments, and many musicians like Huddie Ledbetter, Elizabeth Cotten, Mississippi John Hurt, Arnold Shultz, and DeFord Bailey helped shape the genre. It's great to see this popularity in Africa--in a weird way, it's almost like coming full circle.

Re: The popularity of country music in rural sub Saharan Africa

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Post by RajT88 »

infinitek wrote: post #15

This is interesting, because country music is very popular in aboriginal Australia too. Further reading: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.abc.net.au/news/201...

The one that really threw me is that American country music is very popular in France.

I have never been, so naturally I am sure my view of the place and the people is skewed.

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