For a country sometimes stereotyped as lacking "culture", America gave the world a heck of a lot of music, from blues, jazz, bluegrass and gospel to country, rock, funk, and most recently, hip-hop. While hip-hop is the only one whose American audience is growing today, all of these forms of music retain dedicated followings here. Even in rock and jazz, where the innovation and dynamism have largely migrated to other parts of the world, there are American artists keeping the flame alive today. Here are some of the best things you all recommended: