Blog 8

The difficulties in my music ethnography have come in the research aspect. I have had trouble finding good, credible sources (i.e. not Wikipedia) on what defines country music, what the culture is, etc. My interview of my friend did not go as smoothly as I thought because he only gave me short or yes/no answers to all my questions and I had to keep pressing him for more information. Actually going out to Cowboys Red River though proved very interesting. It was way different than I expected it to be but in a positive manner. It definitely broadened my horizons as far as music and also dance preferences. It also made me want to learn more about country music and dance and participate more in the culture.