Prairie music

Prairie music is a genre rooted in the cultural and musical traditions of the Great Plains region of North America. It often features simple, lyrical melodies and harmonies that reflect the openness and expansive landscape of the prairie. Instruments commonly associated with prairie music include acoustic guitar, fiddle, and harmonica. The style emphasizes storytelling and emotional expression, drawing from folk, country, and Indigenous musical influences. Prairie music serves as a cultural expression of resilience and community, capturing the spirit of rural life and the natural environment of the prairie landscape.