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- Music from and originating from Hawaii with an island sound, using primarily a ukulele.
- Artists: Kamakawiwo'ole, Pahinui, & Shimabukuro
- "What a Wonderful World" - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
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Gospel
(late 1800's- Present) |
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- Inspirational genre of music in which the main purpose is to praise the Lord.
- Dorsey, May, Hairston
- "Take My Hang Precious Lord" -Thomas Dorsey
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Early Country Music
(1920's-Present) |
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- Country music was unfluenced by cowboy ballad and Hillbilly/Folk music. It was an influence on rock music and modern country.
- Fiddlin' Carson, Dalhart, Rodgers
- "Oh Susanna!"- Appalachian Folk song
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Musical Theatre
(1800's-present) |
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