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Groundwater Trailer: Why American Music's Genre Labels Are a Lie - A Music History Podcast

Podcast: Groundwater: The Blues Beneath American Music
Published: Jun 13, 2026
Duration seconds: 76
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Summary

A two-minute introduction to Groundwater — what the show is, why American music's genre labels are a lie, and where we're going. Start here, then follow the water.