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Justice Phillips Introduction
I’m Justice Tone’ Phillips, a first year dual degree engineering, physics major. I’m 18 years old, from Chicago,IL. I’m the only child on my mother’s
Getting to Know Syd
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Introduction
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Introductory Post- Khailah Bell
My name is Khailah Bell, a graduating senior Psychology major on the pre-med track from Atlanta, GA. My favorite music genres are 90s and 00s
Introduction—Tayla Bibb
I’m Tayla Bibb, a junior Biology major at Spelman College from Birmingham, Alabama. I aspire to be an OB/GYN who serves in the underserved communities. As
Who Am I?
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Nia Jackson: An Introduction
My name is Nia Jackson and I am sophomore Psychology pre-law major from Little Rock, Arkansas. I am a lover of music. I generally listen
All About Me – Samara Jefferson
Welcome to my Page! My name is Samara Jefferson, and I am a first year Health Sciences Major from Fairfield, California! I decided to take
Alana Bufford Introduction
She? Her? Me! My name is Alana Mariah Bufford. I am currently a Junior here at the illustrious Spelman College. I am a psychology major
Folk / Spirituals Post


African Roots: The Banjo and its Transverse History in American Music
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The Evolution of the Banjo
What Is The Banjo: The banjo is an instrument commonly found used in folk music that was brought from West Africa to America through slavery.


The Commodification of Black Music
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Alannah Ross: Negro Spirituals
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Commodifications in Music
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Commodifications of Black Music – Kassandra Grullon
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Negro Spirituals + Modern Black Music
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Negro Spirituals in HBCUs- Ysa, Siya
Black Colleges and Black Christianity Across the diaspora, Islam and Christianity are the two main religions Black people are a part of. In American society,


Notable Negro Spiritual Arrangers – Jordan Bishop and Bahi Iboaya
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Jubilee Spiritual
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Noted Composers & Singers of The Negro Spiritual
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African-American Music History- Christine Bynum
Music has remained a staple in the African-American community, from the moment Africans were transported to America up to the modern-day. Music was a way
Jubilee Quartets and the Legacy of HBCUs
What are Jubilee Quartets? Jubilee Quartets were musical groups comprised of African Americans that sang religious music. As the name implies, the quartets were




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 Post
Jubilee Quartet’s Evolution by Kyleigh Brown Origin Jubilee is “a genre from the 19th century with sacred or secular narrative texts, sung with a moderate
Blues
Jubilee Spiritual
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Noted Composers & Singers of The Negro Spiritual
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African-American Music History- Christine Bynum
Music has remained a staple in the African-American community, from the moment Africans were transported to America up to the modern-day. Music was a way
Jubilee Quartets and the Legacy of HBCUs
What are Jubilee Quartets? Jubilee Quartets were musical groups comprised of African Americans that sang religious music. As the name implies, the quartets were




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 Post
Jubilee Quartet’s Evolution by Kyleigh Brown Origin Jubilee is “a genre from the 19th century with sacred or secular narrative texts, sung with a moderate
Blues
Jubilee Spiritual
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Noted Composers & Singers of The Negro Spiritual
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African-American Music History- Christine Bynum
Music has remained a staple in the African-American community, from the moment Africans were transported to America up to the modern-day. Music was a way
Jubilee Quartets and the Legacy of HBCUs
What are Jubilee Quartets? Jubilee Quartets were musical groups comprised of African Americans that sang religious music. As the name implies, the quartets were




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 Post
Jubilee Quartet’s Evolution by Kyleigh Brown Origin Jubilee is “a genre from the 19th century with sacred or secular narrative texts, sung with a moderate