By: Gabrielle Weeden The History of Folk Music As far back as African-American culture reaches, a soundtrack of amazing music has followed it.
Tracy Chapman was a revolutionary black woman who used her music to express social and political discontent and promote activism, especially for black women. Her
Rhiannon Giddens-Folk Music Pioneer Folk music originates from oral story-telling that has been down through generations of families. The folk music that we know and
Lead Belly and his contribution to folk music Biography of Lead Belly Huddie William Ledbetter (January 20, 1889 -December 6, 1949), more commonly known as
Rhiannon Giddens: The New Face of Folk Background: Rhiannon Giddens is the new face of folk music. Born on February 21, 1977 in Greensboro, North
Sweet Honey in the Rock Sweet Honey in the Rock is an all woman, African American folk music troupe. They are a three time Grammy
The Atlanta Ballet featured a new show titled Heart/Beat that included elements of jazz and gospel musical elements. I thought it was very interesting that
