Swing
Swing Jazz
Swing Swing Jazz was a popular form of jazz music in the 30s and 40s derived from New Orleans. Its defined by swing feel, a
December 3, 2019
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Alexa Fortune-Jones
Musical Theater
Musical Theater
Musical Theater A genre of drama in which singing and dancing are the most essential parts to telling the story. Musical theater began in Greece
December 3, 2019
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Techno
Techno
Techno Origin- in the 80s the advancement of technology birthed thisElectronic dance music. It was born in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. The Bellville Three;
December 3, 2019
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Disco
Disco
Disco Origin- a unique type of dance music emerged centrally in NewYork in the 70s influenced by African American’s and enjoyed by all. The popularity
December 3, 2019
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Gospel
Aint God Good?!..All the time!
Ain’t God Good?! All the time! Origin– gospel music’s is Christian music deeply rooted in African American history and culture stemming from negro spirituals. Gospel
December 3, 2019
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Ragtime
Ragtime
Origin- Also called the ‘Coon Song’, 1896-early 20s created in Mississippi & Missouri. Ragtime is a primarily piano style son, directly influenced jazz, originated from
October 4, 2019
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Blues
Blues
Origin- The blues became popular in the early 20th century and died down in the 1920ish. Blues was classified a work song, meaning African Americans
October 4, 2019
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Spirituals
Negro Spirituals
Origin Negro spirituals were created by blacks during the time of enslavement. African music and religion was banned, to push Christianity. Slaves adapted using Christian
October 2, 2019
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Artist Post
Lift Every Voice: Marian Anderson, Florence B. Price And The Sound Of Black Sisterhood
Alexa Fortune-Jones This article talks about how black women used their musical talents to break down social barriers and bring about justice. Marian Anderson was
October 1, 2019
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Folk
FOLK MUSIC
In the article African American Legacy by Zoe Watkins Folk music consists of different elements such as call and response, polyrhythms, patting juba, and acceleration.
September 5, 2019
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