Don’t Fight the Funk with Rick James Written by: Sydnei Young Origin Funk music came about in the late 1960’s through the early 1970’s during the Black Power Movement. Rick James was one
Black Nativity Written by: Sydnei Young Black Nativity is a soul stirring Christmas Story filled with thrilling notes and voices and glorious gospel music. This musical is expressed in an African American perspective. It was
Swing: Jazz EraBy Sydnei Young, Sarah Wiggins, Christal Smith, Alesha Minott, and Isoke Nelson Origin Swing Jazz originated in New Orleans, Louisiana between 1935 and the mid 1940s, formerly known as the Swing Era. The
Aspects of Black Classical Music Written by: Sydnei Young Origin: Although Classical music came about in the early 18th century, it wasn’t until the 20th century the Black community became prominent composers. African-Americans
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD5j1e1FY-U[/embedyt] Ulysses Kay was an African American Composer, Conductor, and Professor. Kay was born in January 7,1917 to a musically talented family. He learned Piano at 6 with William A. Ferguson. He studied the Violin
I believe that one does not have to attend college to seem learned. Intelligence does come from education. You can get educated from experience. However, formal education should not be underestimated either. Yet
Elements of the Blues by Sydnei Young Origin and Characteristics The blues has deep roots in American history, particularly enslaved African-American history. The blues originated on Southern plantations in the 19th Century, specifically from Mississippi
Real Ragtime: The Essence of Musical Existence Created by: Sydnei Young Origin & Characteristics Ragtime, a uniquely American, syncopated musical phenomenon, has been a strong presence in musical composition, entertainment, and scholarship for a century. It
The Beginning of Negro Spirituals + Added Rhythm – Jubilee Quartets Created by: Sydnei Young Origin & Characteristics Quartets are accredited as a musical genre created by the outgrowth of the African American college singing
The Art of Spirituals Written by: Sydnei Young Origin This genre originated in slavery from African American’s. This genre symbolized the slave’s expression of pain, sorrow, beliefs, and Christian values. Characteristics Spirituals normal
