Country music, often seen as a white rural American music genre, has roots deeply woven into various musical traditions, many of which were significantly shaped by African-Americans. When country music started as a genre, it found inspiration from a wide range of musical styles, including many Black ones. This African-American influence is prominent within numerous aspects of this music genre, starting from the choice of instruments and songs to the vocal and instrumental techniques.
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https://time.com/5673476/ken-burns-country-music-black-artists/
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/history-black-artists-country-music-qriffk/26737/
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/black-history-in-country-music#:~:text=Country%20music's%20legacy,gospel%20guitar%20player%20and%20folklorist.
https://skidmorenews.com/new-blog/2022/2/23/a-dive-into-the-black-history-of-country-music-giving-credit-where-its-due