Chelsea Griffith
The Disco Queen
Introduction Disco is a form of dance music that emerged in the 1970’s. Disco got its name from the term discotheque which refers to a
Kirk Franklin
Introduction Gospel as we know it emerged in the late nineteenth, early twentieth century alongside contemporaries such as Ragtime, Blues and Jazz. Although, Gospel seems
The Forgotten Jazz Pianist
Introduction Jazz is a genre of music originating in New Orleans, in the late 19 century is heavily based on improvisation. During Jazz performances, players
The Progressive Era
Women in Ragtime Ragtime When you think about Ragtime, you should automatically think of the piano. As it can be defined as a genre of
From Jubilee to Gospel
Introduction The term Jubilee Quartet was derived from a group of singers known as the Fisk Jubilee Singers. This group was formed at Fisk University,
The Reigning Legend: Bob Marley
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