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I think it might be better to say that Portland has a distinct attitude or frame of mind towards musicians, as opposed to a distinc sound. I operate artist development studios in both Portland and Seattle and feel I can speak very knowledgeably about what is up and coming and what is current.
The answer is that MUSIC is what is current - and people will gravitate towards areas that support and encourage their creative pursuits. At times that generates into a "scene" or a "genre" because positive energy breeds positive energy and people are attracted to that.
As for musical styles - I have all genres respresented in my studios, jazz, musical theatre, neo-soul, gospel, singer-songwriter, punk-a-billy and rock - it's all going on here. Mary Beth Felker - The Voice Project.

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