Before the Needle Dropped: The Roots of American Music Before 1950, Part 1 | Music 101

Music 101, now in its fourth season, features “Before the Needle Dropped: The Archaeology of the American Groove (Pre-1950), Part 1,” a fascinating journey into the musical roots that shaped America’s sound. This episode explores the rhythms, traditions, instruments, and cultural influences that laid the foundation for blues, jazz, country, gospel, rock and roll, and modern popular music. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.