Negro Spirituals
Negro spirituals were the most common form of expression and communication within the African community. These songs emerged in the 1800s during the time of
Hot Stuff: Donna Summer
Donna Summer was know as the “queen of Disco” in her era due to her powerful vocals. Donna had a unique voice that carried her
The History of Blues: Ma Rainey
Ma Rainey was the first popular stage singer to include authentic blues into her songs. She was deemed the Mother of Blues. Ma Rainey was
Transitional Gospel vs. New Gospel
Transitional gospel can be defined as ‘holiness-pentecostal-style’ music. This kind of gospel emerged in the 40s with artist like sister Rosetta Tharpe paving the way.
King Oliver
King Oliver, born May 8th, 1885, was a prominent figure of the Jazz genre. By 1915, King Oliver was an established band leader which people
How the Banjo Shaped White American Country Music
In modern day, most people think the Banjo is just related to white American people and country music only but that’s not the case. The
