How 19th Century American Music Got Hot
b'This week Nate is joined by Author, David Wondrich, to discuss his overlooked classic: \\u201cStomp and Swerve: How American Music Got Hot 1843-1924.\\u201d In this episode, David takes Nate way way back into the history of American music, long before the invention of recording, to discuss how African-derived music in North America differs from its sister music in South America and the Caribbean, as well as America\\u2019s primordial pop phenomenon -- The Minstrel Show, and all the associated racist baggage that comes with it; country music\\u2019s surprising roots in African-American music and the black performers and songwriters who seized the opportunities presented to break the color barriers which had kept black performers off professional stages until nearly the turn of the 20th century.\\nBuy the book and support the podcast.\\nDownload this episode.\\nHave a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com\\nFollow us on Twitter.\\nFollow us on Facebook.\\nLet It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'