Like many other things, the world tries to strip people of African descent of their credible contributions made to society. This lack of knowledge leads
Folk Music: Songs of the Struggle If you want to learn about the struggles of being African American, the best teacher is African American music.
Folk Music at a glance Folk music is an African American music form that originated in the new world with heavy influences from West Africa.
Origins of the Genre Many people believe that enslaved Africans came to America completely stripped of their language and culture; they had nothing to call
Origins of Folk Music The influence of folk music on contemporary African American music has been immeasurable. There are features that look at African American
Origin of the Genre Folk music came during the time of the transatlantic slave trade and is considered the oldest form of African American music.
“In 1963 we will be a hundred years free. Have you not forgotten that Is it a memory you do not want to remember? The
History What is folk music? Folk music as the term or the genre was originated in the 19th century, however this type of music was
Kennedy Starkey History of Folk Music Folk Music has been an influential means of expression that is not only indicative of rich African culture, but
By: Whitney Holmes One of the best things about the African American race is the amount of culture there is within the black community. Food,