Introduction Post
Folk / Spirituals Post
Folk Music
Folk Music Thesis Folk is important because it inspired change during the Civil Rights Movement and united Americans of all races under one cause. History
Negro Spirituals: Keeping the Tradition vs Innovation
Negro Spirituals Keep the Tradition or Be Innovative with our Culture? by: Hunter Christopher Negro Spirituals is a genre that continues to influence our culture.
Rhiannon Giddens – Folk Music Pioneer
Rhiannon Giddens-Folk Music Pioneer Folk music originates from oral story-telling that has been down through generations of families. The folk music that we know and
The Infamous Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson was born April 9, 1898 in Philadelphia, PA. His parents were escaped slaves and raised him to be the political activist and singer
Folk Music’s Hidden Messages
Folk Music’s Hidden Messages Folk music is derived from Africa and has migrated to the United States as a result of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. This
DJEMBE DRUM
djembe drum is a fun, beautiful, and special instrument
Spirituals vs Hymns
Spirituals and Hymns are both an essential part of African music
Voices That Carried On
History of Negro Spirituals Spirituals were religious songs made by African Americans during slavery whereas hymns were loosely based on biblical scripture The Great Awakening,
Negro Spirituals: The Invisible Church
During Slavery, African Americans were banned from meeting up for worship and church services without the supervision from whites. Because they were not allowed to
Jubilee Quartets Post
The Dixie Hummingbirds, and Jubilee Quartet
What is a Jubilee Quartet? In the first half of the 20th century Jubilee-Qaurtet’s were very popular, they were religious African American music groups. It
The Dixie Hummingbirds
History of Jubilee Quartets Jubilee quartets began at Fisk University with a group called the Fisk Jubilee Singers created and organized by George L. White.
Jubilee Quartets
Jubilee Quartets Jubilee is are fast and rhythmic songs that tell a story, sometimes with syncopation. The jubilee period occurred from the late nineteenth and
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Minstrel Jubilee Quartets
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Minstrel Jubilee Quartets White Minstrelsy: The Racist Tradition Minstrelsy is the prime example of racism in America and the
The Birth of Community-Based Jubilee Quartets
The combination of both university and minstrel jubilee quartets had a significant impact on the development of community-based singing groups. These jubilee quartets were comprised
Jubilee Quartets
Jubilee Quartets What is Jubilee singing? The word jubilee was derived from the bible where its latin definition most nearly meant “to shout with joy”.
Take Six – The Grammy Winning Jubilee Sextet
Take Six – The Grammy Winning Jubilee Sextet Where did Jubilee singing come from ? Jubilee singing originated from Fisk University where students formed a
The Golden Gate Quartet: A Glimpse into the Transitional Period
How it All Began The Transitional Period 1930 – 1945 The group was founded as “The Golden Gate Jubilee Singers” in 1934. The group was
Quartet History at H.B.C.U.’s: 4 Letters (H.B.C.U.) in Groups of 4 (Quartets)
This post is about the History of Quartets created at HBCU’s and it highlight the success of many different schools.
Blues
The Dixie Hummingbirds, and Jubilee Quartet
What is a Jubilee Quartet? In the first half of the 20th century Jubilee-Qaurtet’s were very popular, they were religious African American music groups. It
The Dixie Hummingbirds
History of Jubilee Quartets Jubilee quartets began at Fisk University with a group called the Fisk Jubilee Singers created and organized by George L. White.
Jubilee Quartets
Jubilee Quartets Jubilee is are fast and rhythmic songs that tell a story, sometimes with syncopation. The jubilee period occurred from the late nineteenth and
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Minstrel Jubilee Quartets
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Minstrel Jubilee Quartets White Minstrelsy: The Racist Tradition Minstrelsy is the prime example of racism in America and the
The Birth of Community-Based Jubilee Quartets
The combination of both university and minstrel jubilee quartets had a significant impact on the development of community-based singing groups. These jubilee quartets were comprised
Jubilee Quartets
Jubilee Quartets What is Jubilee singing? The word jubilee was derived from the bible where its latin definition most nearly meant “to shout with joy”.
Take Six – The Grammy Winning Jubilee Sextet
Take Six – The Grammy Winning Jubilee Sextet Where did Jubilee singing come from ? Jubilee singing originated from Fisk University where students formed a
The Golden Gate Quartet: A Glimpse into the Transitional Period
How it All Began The Transitional Period 1930 – 1945 The group was founded as “The Golden Gate Jubilee Singers” in 1934. The group was
Quartet History at H.B.C.U.’s: 4 Letters (H.B.C.U.) in Groups of 4 (Quartets)
This post is about the History of Quartets created at HBCU’s and it highlight the success of many different schools.
Blues
The Dixie Hummingbirds, and Jubilee Quartet
What is a Jubilee Quartet? In the first half of the 20th century Jubilee-Qaurtet’s were very popular, they were religious African American music groups. It
The Dixie Hummingbirds
History of Jubilee Quartets Jubilee quartets began at Fisk University with a group called the Fisk Jubilee Singers created and organized by George L. White.
Jubilee Quartets
Jubilee Quartets Jubilee is are fast and rhythmic songs that tell a story, sometimes with syncopation. The jubilee period occurred from the late nineteenth and
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Minstrel Jubilee Quartets
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Minstrel Jubilee Quartets White Minstrelsy: The Racist Tradition Minstrelsy is the prime example of racism in America and the
The Birth of Community-Based Jubilee Quartets
The combination of both university and minstrel jubilee quartets had a significant impact on the development of community-based singing groups. These jubilee quartets were comprised
Jubilee Quartets
Jubilee Quartets What is Jubilee singing? The word jubilee was derived from the bible where its latin definition most nearly meant “to shout with joy”.
Take Six – The Grammy Winning Jubilee Sextet
Take Six – The Grammy Winning Jubilee Sextet Where did Jubilee singing come from ? Jubilee singing originated from Fisk University where students formed a
The Golden Gate Quartet: A Glimpse into the Transitional Period
How it All Began The Transitional Period 1930 – 1945 The group was founded as “The Golden Gate Jubilee Singers” in 1934. The group was
Quartet History at H.B.C.U.’s: 4 Letters (H.B.C.U.) in Groups of 4 (Quartets)
This post is about the History of Quartets created at HBCU’s and it highlight the success of many different schools.