by Avane Ervin
The mid-1960’s was the place to be as a Black person. Toward the end of the Civil Rights Movement, more artists were celebrating the idea of being Black in America- a place where Black people were considered outcasts. James Brown began his music career in the mid 1950’s when Black people were amidst fighting for their rights. His songs gave Black people liberation within themselves as well as hope. Brown’s ability to add character, soul, personality to the funk genre with legendary lyrics and dances are what deemed him the “Godfather of Soul”.
James Brown used a mix of soul, jazz, rhythm and blues to spark a new movement within Black people. His hit records are mostly associated with historical Black movements, especially the songs “Say It Loud—I’m Black and I’m Proud” (1968), “Don’t Be a Drop-Out” (1966), and “I Don’t Want Nobody to Give Me Nothin’ (Open Up the Door, I’ll Get It Myself)” (1969). In hip-hop songs today, Browns music is often sampled as it reinforces the messages of his songs- uniqueness.
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A Look Into Ragtime
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Ari Lennox
by Avane Ervin Courtney Shanade Salter“Ari Lennox” Courtney Shanade Salter also known as “Ari Lennox” is an American lyricist, singer, songwriter, and social media influencer.
Artist Paper Sources
Avane Ervin Artist Paper Sources- Ari Lennox “Ari Lennox: Biography & History.” AllMusic, www.allmusic.com/artist/ari-lennox-mn0003462621/biography. Hyman, Dan. “Ari Lennox Is Anxious To Drop Her Debut:
