Western Swing Music
From the 1930’s to the 1950’s a new genre had taken the spotlight. Consisting of country, jazz, polka, mariachi, pop, and blues, Western Swing had become very popular in the state of Texas. Known for dance music, Western Swing has continued to play an important role in Texas history.
People of all cultures were influenced by this type of western music. It created joy, as well as energy to Texas. In the early 1900’s Bob Wills, who later became known the “King of Western Swing” created this genre. With his passion, and talent with the fiddle, he was able to create this unique sound with the help of Milton Brown who incorporated jazz vocals to the music. Together they created this fun, and energetic sound that people loved. Performing and broadcasting as the “Aladdin Ladies” later as “Doughboys”. After three years, they both left to start a band of their own. Bob Wills then incorporated …show more content…
Western swing began to explore into other states with help from Adolph Hofner, Texas Wanders, and the Port Arthur Jubileers. From the popularity that this music created, it started traveling beyond the states. This started with Films that incorporated the cowboy and the western concept. These films were known as Horse Operas. Bob Wills who brought “The Texas Playboys” to Hollywood introduced the people from out of state to the concepts of the original Cowboy. People would often find use of this music in Movies. Movies created the Western image as the appearance of country living.
During the time that western swing was growing in the early 1930’s, the tragedy of the Dust Bowl took place. Many would think that this would slow Western music down, however it didn’t. People who were traveling away from their homes known as “Okies” kept the music alive. From all over, the interaction of this music drew the people in, and they began to incorporate it to their new
From the 1930’s to the 1950’s a new genre had taken the spotlight. Consisting of country, jazz, polka, mariachi, pop, and blues, Western Swing had become very popular in the state of Texas. Known for dance music, Western Swing has continued to play an important role in Texas history.
People of all cultures were influenced by this type of western music. It created joy, as well as energy to Texas. In the early 1900’s Bob Wills, who later became known the “King of Western Swing” created this genre. With his passion, and talent with the fiddle, he was able to create this unique sound with the help of Milton Brown who incorporated jazz vocals to the music. Together they created this fun, and energetic sound that people loved. Performing and broadcasting as the “Aladdin Ladies” later as “Doughboys”. After three years, they both left to start a band of their own. Bob Wills then incorporated …show more content…
Western swing began to explore into other states with help from Adolph Hofner, Texas Wanders, and the Port Arthur Jubileers. From the popularity that this music created, it started traveling beyond the states. This started with Films that incorporated the cowboy and the western concept. These films were known as Horse Operas. Bob Wills who brought “The Texas Playboys” to Hollywood introduced the people from out of state to the concepts of the original Cowboy. People would often find use of this music in Movies. Movies created the Western image as the appearance of country living.
During the time that western swing was growing in the early 1930’s, the tragedy of the Dust Bowl took place. Many would think that this would slow Western music down, however it didn’t. People who were traveling away from their homes known as “Okies” kept the music alive. From all over, the interaction of this music drew the people in, and they began to incorporate it to their new