Hippity hop
Hip Hop! In the Bronx, New York, Hip Hop began as a movement that focused on MCing at house and block parties. Emceeing, also known
Four sounds
Jubilee Quartet Jubilee Quartet’s originated in the mid 1800s and derived from negro spirituals. The name jubilee quartet came from the Fisk Jubilee singers from
Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams-singer, songwriter, producer Pharrell Williams, known to most simply as Pharrell was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia on April 5, 1973. He was born
You’re gonna love me!
Musical Theater Before the 1890s, white people portrayed African American life on broadway through blackface. It 1898, a black-written musical comedy was brought to Broadway
heyo techno
Techno Techno is electronic dance music that originated in Detroit in the 1980s, and this can be attributed to the Belleville three consisting of Juan
Boogie down!
Disco Disco was the popular music style during the 70s. It started in New York with DJ’s. This music style was very upbeat with guitar
Let’s get Jazzy
Jazz is a music form that was developed in New Orleans in the early 20th century. New Orleans was a very diverse city and all
hey, Folk!
Hey Folk! Folk music began as a way for enslaved Africans to tell their stories and share their hopes. They used instruments such as the
I’ve got the Blues
Blues music was created by black people in the South in the 1870’s, and it was influenced by ragtime and folk music. What makes blues
A Good ol’ Ragtime
Ragtime first developed in St. Louis around the end of the 19th century (1893-1917). This genre of music was made for dancing with its lively
Gospel
Gospel Black gospel music came about from the roots of negro spirituals. It really made its rise in the 1930’s. These songs focused on biblical
Negro Spirituals- Alex Chargois
What is a Negro Spiritual? Songs that were created by black slaves in America starting around 1865 that reflected the hardships they were facing, provided
“That’s all Folk… music” Review
“That’s all Folk… music” Review This article does a great job of explaining the origin of folk music in connection with African Americans. I especially
