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
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
The Long-Lasting Impact of Negro Spirituals
The Long-Lasting Impact of Negro Spirituals By: MacKenzie Fox The Beginning of Negro Spirituals Negro Spirituals has had a long-lasting impact on the black community,
Do You Know Your Folklore?
What Do You Truly Know About Folk Music? We’ve heard before the upbringing of the folk music genre. How it is sung by the people,
Negro Spirituals: The Slave Songbook
The Christian themed backbone of gospel music in the form of religious work songs with African rhythm and common chanting styles that initially served as a coping mechanism for slavery but has served for all forms of black plight in America.
Negro Spirituals: The Humble Beginnings of African American Music
Jubilee Quartets Post
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
Jubilee Quartet
Jubilee Quartet The Fisk Jubilee Singers were an African American group formed in 1871 by Fisk University Singers. They were comprised of multiple
Jubilee Quartets: The Road to Representation
What is a Jubilee Quartet? The word “Jubilee” of “Jubilee Quartet” derives from the biblical phrase, “Year of the Jubilee” where African American enslaved people
Why Jubilee Quartets Deserve More Recognition.
Jubilee Quartets were popular African American singing groups in America during the early 20th century. These groups were comprised of
Modern Day Influence Of The Jubilee Quartet
Victory In The Midst Of Uncertainty As Perceived Through Nelly Ruach Historical Content Jubilee Quartets became widely popular in the beginning of the 20th century.
Blues
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
Jubilee Quartet
Jubilee Quartet The Fisk Jubilee Singers were an African American group formed in 1871 by Fisk University Singers. They were comprised of multiple
Jubilee Quartets: The Road to Representation
What is a Jubilee Quartet? The word “Jubilee” of “Jubilee Quartet” derives from the biblical phrase, “Year of the Jubilee” where African American enslaved people
Why Jubilee Quartets Deserve More Recognition.
Jubilee Quartets were popular African American singing groups in America during the early 20th century. These groups were comprised of
Modern Day Influence Of The Jubilee Quartet
Victory In The Midst Of Uncertainty As Perceived Through Nelly Ruach Historical Content Jubilee Quartets became widely popular in the beginning of the 20th century.
Blues
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
Jubilee Quartet
Jubilee Quartet The Fisk Jubilee Singers were an African American group formed in 1871 by Fisk University Singers. They were comprised of multiple
Jubilee Quartets: The Road to Representation
What is a Jubilee Quartet? The word “Jubilee” of “Jubilee Quartet” derives from the biblical phrase, “Year of the Jubilee” where African American enslaved people
Why Jubilee Quartets Deserve More Recognition.
Jubilee Quartets were popular African American singing groups in America during the early 20th century. These groups were comprised of
Modern Day Influence Of The Jubilee Quartet
Victory In The Midst Of Uncertainty As Perceived Through Nelly Ruach Historical Content Jubilee Quartets became widely popular in the beginning of the 20th century.