Americana
Americana
/əˌmerəˈkänə,əˌmerəˈkanə/
noun
1. items, traditions, or cultural artifacts that embody the history, values, and spirit of the United States—often evoking nostalgia for an earlier, idealized vision of American life.
The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades, cookouts, and, of course, fireworks.
– Jim Salter, The Christian Science Monitor
2. a genre of music combining folk, country, blues, and rock, often featuring storytelling and a nostalgic tone
Once a niche genre, Americana music found a wider audience in the last decade with artists like the Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, and the Avett Brothers.
– Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone
