About Western swing
Western swing is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1920s. It is usually classed as a form of country music. Its influences include country music and swing.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Bing Crosby.
Western swing has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Western swing fiddle.
From Wikipedia
Western swing, also known as country jazz, is a subgenre of traditional country music.
The movement was an outgrowth of country music and jazz. The music is an amalgamation of rural, cowboy, polka, early Honky Tonk, old-time, Dixieland jazz, and blues blended with swing; and played by a hot string band of fiddles, mandolin, upright bass, electric and acoustic guitars, banjos, and often augmented with drums, saxophones, trumpets, trombones, pianos, accordion and most notably, the steel guitar. The electrically amplified stringed instruments, especially the steel guitar, give the music a distinctive sound.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Western swing.
Key artists
- Bing Crosby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Western swing?
Western swing is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1920s. It is usually classed as a form of country music. Its influences include country music and swing.
Where and when did Western swing originate?
Western swing originated in United States in the 1920s.
Who are famous Western swing artists?
Bing Crosby.