The Inland South

The Inland south consist of parts of Virginia, west Virgina, the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Arkansas, southern Missouri, Northern Louisiana, eastern Oklahoma, and East Texas. This South region of the United State was heavily influenced by the slave trade which resulted  in the migration of many African Americans to the urban centers in the North. Out of the south came all major genres of American popular music that has contributed to the success of the entertainment industry of Los Angeles. Rock artist such as Elvis Presley came from within the region and represents Rock and roll that is a " fusion of the traditions in an urbanizing urban south". His music, along with many others from the Inland south were a voice for the entire nation during the depressions of this region. The interesting aspect of the Inland South is its integration into mainstream of the American political economy. Its culture, especially music has an enormous influence on the popular culture throughout the United States. Today, artist such as Elvis Presley are honored on the capital of the entertainment industry, The Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California. 



Today, Los Angeles is also one of the most important sites in the world for the recorded music industry. Integrated with the culture of the Inland South, Los Angeles represents the talent throughout United States. 

You can learn more about the history of music at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles California.

Please check the link below for more information for visiting the muesum

http://www.grammymuseum.org/