Proud to Be an Okie: Cultural Politics, Country Music, and Migration to Southern California (American Crossroads) (Volume 22)
Proud to Be an Okie examines how migration to Southern California shaped cultural identity and intersected with country music and politics. Peter La Chapelle explores the social meaning of being an “Okie” and considers the broader connections between regional movement, music, and belonging.
About This Book
Proud to Be an Okie explores the relationship between cultural politics, country music, and migration to Southern California.
Peter La Chapelle focuses on the experiences and identity associated with Oklahomans who migrated to the region.
The book considers how music and migration intersect with broader questions of culture, belonging, and representation.
Part of the American Crossroads series, this volume places regional movement and popular music within a wider historical and social context.
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