Introduction Post
Introduction: Maya Brown
Hello! My name is Maya Brown. I am a sophomore economics major from Augusta, Ga. I am taking this class to fulfill my fine arts
Isoke Nelson’s Introduction
Hello! My name is Isoke Nelson. I am a first year from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I am the youngest of only three children, but I come
about me
Gabrielle Fullilove first year student. born in Chicago, Il high school – Marian Catholic High School Major- biochem hobbies- swimming, waterpolo
Alesha Minott
Hello My name is Alesha Minott. I am a senior biology major from New Jersey. I hope to learn more about African American folklore music
My name is Terri Wright
Hello! My name is Terri Wright and I’m a junior Biology major from Chattanooga, TN.
About Myself: Tyler Jennings
Hello! My name is Tyler Jennings a sophomore Theater and Performance Major, Music- Vocal Concentration Minor from Albany Georgia. Since coming to Spelman College,
About Me
Hi! My name is Terra and I am a sophomore philosophy major from Silver Spring, Maryland.
Introduction
Hello! My name is Christal Smith. I am a senior majoring in biology on the pre-med track. I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.
Niya Ray Introduction
My name is Niya Ray. I am a sophomore political science major from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While in school I am studying political science on a
Folk / Spirituals Post
Religion and Defiance: Negro Spirituals
May 4th, 2021| By: Alexis Bratton There has been a great deal of debate surrounding the origin and role of African-American Negro Spirituals in American
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How Negro Spirituals Influenced the Black Church
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The Creation of Folk Music- Through the Lens of A Powerful Black Woman
By: Gabrielle Weeden The History of Folk Music As far back as African-American culture reaches, a soundtrack of amazing music has followed it.
The Genre Defying Nina Simone
By: Autumn Johnson Who is Nina Simone? Nina Simone was born as Eunice Kathleen Waymon on February 21, 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina. She developed
A Black Woman’s Advocacy in Music: Nina Simone
by: LaShaunda McWright Nina Simone It is common for people apart of the African Diaspora to use music to share the history and troubles of
Folk Revolutionary Musician: Tracy Chapman
Early Life and Inspiration Tracy Chapman was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1964. Tracy’s mother discovered her daughter’s love for music and bought her a
Nina Simone: The Liberating Voice for Her People
The Voice Eunice Kathleen Waymon, popularly known as Nina Simone, was a famous jazz, blues, classical, folk, R&B, and gospel songstress of the 1950’s and
The Black Church
The Black Church The Difference Between Spirituals and Gospels Although Negro Spirituals and Gospel songs both are about freedom they have a few differences. Negro
Jubilee Quartets Post
Hidden Treasure: Wheat Street Female Quartet
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Opening Doors and Creating Spaces, How The Fisk Jubilee Started A Movement
By: Gabrielle Weeden What is A Jubilee Quartet The term “Jubilee” comes from the biblical phrase “Year of the Jubilee,” in which African Americans who
The Golden Gate Quartet’s: Stalin Wasn’t Stallin’
Who Was The Golden Gate Quartet? The Golden Gate Quartet, an acapella jubilee quartet formed in 1934, broke racial barriers during a time where African
The Development of Jubilee Quartets
By: Autumn Johnson What is a Jubilee Quartet? Jubilee Quartets were religious music groups comprised of African Americans. There were three major time periods of
Jubilee Quartets
History of Jubilee Quartets Jubilee Quartets were music groups that became popular in the early 20th century. The genre was very male dominated; however, there
Jubilee Quartets
Emergence and Rise of Jubilee Quartets Jubilee Quartets consist of at least four harmonious voices. They emerged around the 1800s, with a specific type called
Black People Bring the Flavor and the Style!
The “Tradition” https://youtu.be/Bu4068XH6fs The contributions of Black people to Jubilee music altered the tradition of the quartets. In Black culture, a Jubilee quartet meant more
Influence On The Black Sound
European Influence On The Black Sound Similar to many aspects of modern culture a society, music has been formed with a sprinkle of multiple different
Shedding Some Light on Underrated Jubilee Quartets
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Blues
Hidden Treasure: Wheat Street Female Quartet
Honorary Hidden Treasure: Wheat Street Female Quartet By: Alexia Khalil The Wheat Street Female Quartet The Wheat Street Female Quartet originated in Atlanta, Georgia in
Opening Doors and Creating Spaces, How The Fisk Jubilee Started A Movement
By: Gabrielle Weeden What is A Jubilee Quartet The term “Jubilee” comes from the biblical phrase “Year of the Jubilee,” in which African Americans who
The Golden Gate Quartet’s: Stalin Wasn’t Stallin’
Who Was The Golden Gate Quartet? The Golden Gate Quartet, an acapella jubilee quartet formed in 1934, broke racial barriers during a time where African
The Development of Jubilee Quartets
By: Autumn Johnson What is a Jubilee Quartet? Jubilee Quartets were religious music groups comprised of African Americans. There were three major time periods of
Jubilee Quartets
History of Jubilee Quartets Jubilee Quartets were music groups that became popular in the early 20th century. The genre was very male dominated; however, there
Jubilee Quartets
Emergence and Rise of Jubilee Quartets Jubilee Quartets consist of at least four harmonious voices. They emerged around the 1800s, with a specific type called
Black People Bring the Flavor and the Style!
The “Tradition” https://youtu.be/Bu4068XH6fs The contributions of Black people to Jubilee music altered the tradition of the quartets. In Black culture, a Jubilee quartet meant more
Influence On The Black Sound
European Influence On The Black Sound Similar to many aspects of modern culture a society, music has been formed with a sprinkle of multiple different
Shedding Some Light on Underrated Jubilee Quartets
Shedding Some Light on Underrated Jubilee Quartets Jubilee Quartet Background History The Jubilee Quartet genre began in the mid-1800’s, which came from the African American
Blues
Hidden Treasure: Wheat Street Female Quartet
Honorary Hidden Treasure: Wheat Street Female Quartet By: Alexia Khalil The Wheat Street Female Quartet The Wheat Street Female Quartet originated in Atlanta, Georgia in
Opening Doors and Creating Spaces, How The Fisk Jubilee Started A Movement
By: Gabrielle Weeden What is A Jubilee Quartet The term “Jubilee” comes from the biblical phrase “Year of the Jubilee,” in which African Americans who
The Golden Gate Quartet’s: Stalin Wasn’t Stallin’
Who Was The Golden Gate Quartet? The Golden Gate Quartet, an acapella jubilee quartet formed in 1934, broke racial barriers during a time where African
The Development of Jubilee Quartets
By: Autumn Johnson What is a Jubilee Quartet? Jubilee Quartets were religious music groups comprised of African Americans. There were three major time periods of
Jubilee Quartets
History of Jubilee Quartets Jubilee Quartets were music groups that became popular in the early 20th century. The genre was very male dominated; however, there
Jubilee Quartets
Emergence and Rise of Jubilee Quartets Jubilee Quartets consist of at least four harmonious voices. They emerged around the 1800s, with a specific type called
Black People Bring the Flavor and the Style!
The “Tradition” https://youtu.be/Bu4068XH6fs The contributions of Black people to Jubilee music altered the tradition of the quartets. In Black culture, a Jubilee quartet meant more
Influence On The Black Sound
European Influence On The Black Sound Similar to many aspects of modern culture a society, music has been formed with a sprinkle of multiple different
Shedding Some Light on Underrated Jubilee Quartets
Shedding Some Light on Underrated Jubilee Quartets Jubilee Quartet Background History The Jubilee Quartet genre began in the mid-1800’s, which came from the African American