Deja Mason

DJ Minx and the Lack of Women in Techno
Jennifer Witcher, or DJ Minx, has been one of the many DJ who are the heart of Detroit techno music. She is an extremely influencial

The Grandmother of Spiritual Jazz: Alice Coltrane
Alice Coltrane is one of the pioneers of spiritual jazz. While spiritual jazz often goes unnoticed as a jazz subgenere, it is still extremely significant

The Significance of Jubilee Quartets in History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylD4zvvN79Y The Fisk Jubilee Singers where the first group to introduce the United States to Negro Spirituals. Although negro spirituals have a long history, it

Jamila Woods: An Artist in Her Own Right
ABSTRACT: This essay is about Jamila Woods’ work as an artist, including her background, her music, poems, and her overall influence on the black community.

The Truth About Rock ‘n Roll: The Whitewashing of R ‘n B
R ‘n B, or Rhythm and clues, a combination of urban blues and the upbeat tempo of swing, with soulful vocals. This genre has a

The Cornerstone of Women in Blues: Ma Rainey
Known for the deep feelings it provokes, blues captures a pivotal historical moment in history. It evokes what blackness and poverty mean in America, and