The Crimson Moon: CAROLYN MARTIN (Western Swing Hall Of Fame Member in Texas)

Carolyn is a Texas born, Nashville based singer and member of the Texas Western Swing Hall Of Fame. Western Swing is American Roots Music, a style that was born in Texas, matured in Oklahoma during the 1930s and California during the war years and became popular throughout the United States in the 1950's. It's an amalgamation of the music of the big band era, blues, dixieland and the popular songs of the 20's, 30's and 40's combined with the ethnic styles of Mexican, Czech, German and Appalachian music.Carolyn’s trio features multi-instrumentalist Rory Hoffman and bassist Dave Martin. www.carolynmartinmusic.com