American roots music is inspired by a variety of genres like folk, traditional country, Tejano, blues, and gospel. American roots music has a powerful history, including 1960s youth singing protest anthems, labor organizers belting "union songs," and enslaved African Americans singing spirituals. More @Wikipedia
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