Roots

Roots music, born in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is the lovechild of traditional folk, blues, and a good dash of country twang; it’s like a musical genealogy chart that’s slightly more fun than the ones you see at family reunions. Its sound typically features acoustic instruments, heartfelt storytelling, and vocals that can make even the most stoic of Brits shed a wee tear; think of it as the soundtrack for pondering life's great mysteries whilst also contemplating how to fix the garden shed. Often drawing from a deep well of history, roots music connects generations and is the reason why your grandparents have questionable taste in music but a surprisingly sturdy record collection.