Texas is a state with many musicians and many musical styles so before you go there make sure to read this and get to know a few things about it’s musical past and present.
Live music
The live music in Texas is great, especially in the capital, Austin. There are many street musicians there who often make music. When you arrive there, look at 6th street, there is live music everywhere. The highlight is the annual South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) where many celebrities (from the world of music, acting and multimedia) perform.
History of Texas blues
The blues (music style) originated in the Mississippi delta and spread to Texas just before the 20th century. When the Great Depression struck, many musicians moved to cities such as Houston and Galveston. Where they created the Texas blues music style. The first major and successful musician in that area was Blind Lemon Jefferson.
The History of Country Music
Texas was the birthplace of many country musicians and now has the country spirit. Texan honky tonk musicians (musicians who perform in the honky tonky bars or use the music style of the bar) such as Milton Brown helped make the western swing (a music style) populair. Modern musicians continue with the different styles of the genre. Other country genres have been developed in Texas.
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