Black Musical Theater: DREAMGIRLS
The iconic broadway musical production of “Dreamgirls” starring Jennifer Holiday, Loretta Divine, and Sheryl Lee Ralph was a phenomenal black musical that embodied the talent, creativity
FUNK!: The Fun Sound of Culture
Funk music is categorized as the dance music that mixes the elements rhythm and blues with the sound of soul music. Funk music originated around
The Evolution of Cool Jazz
Origins of Cool Jazz Cool jazz is a style of jazz that emerged in the United States during the late 1940s. This style of jazz
Bessie Smith: Empress of the Blues
Black Women significantly contributed to the sound of the blues once the genre began to take off during the 1920s with the establishment of record
Coon Songs: The Mockery of African-Americans
History of Ragtime Ragtime is defined by performance and composing through the playing of popular songs, dance and instrumental music. The elements of ragtime can
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
The Beautiful Jill Scott
Jill Scott Thesis Statement As a singer, songwriter, poet and actress, Jill Scott wears many artistic hats in the industry. Emerging as an R&B powerhouse
