"OKOM: Our Kind of Music"

I've recently started reading a book by Monte Dutton called "True to the Roots: Americana Music Revealed" and it contained a perfect explanation of what Americana is and where it comes from. I believe it summarizes the state of mind behind Americana listeners.


It read:
"Americana isn't a musical form. It's a state of mind. Some of its adherents refer to it simply as OKOM: Our Kind of Music. It's not formulated from marketing surveys, nor is it nurtured in the common commercial environment in which record execs insist on making creative decisions. Fans don't flock to Americana artist because Clear Channel radio tells them to. The music is passed along in smoky pubs and dance halls, by Internet downloads and individual web sites and even, yes, by word of mouth."

I can't wait to dive further into the book. I'll post more.

Michele