Review for Midterm – Black Music Scholar

MIDTERM REVIEW - Fall 2018

FOLK / NEGRO SPIRITUALS

Blues: A Melody Shaped by Black Women

Kerrington

The blues, a genre born from the depths of African American experiences, carries a legacy of storytelling, emotion, and cultural resilience. Black women like Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey played pivotal roles, not only shaping the genre but also giving voice to the complexities of Black womanhood. Their songs, rich with themes of heartbreak, empowerment, and social justice, laid the foundation for a musical tradition that continues to inspire.

All That Jazz

Kerrington

This a post about Jazz music starting from the history, the musical elements that make jazz music and Black women’s role in jazz music

Mamie Smith: The First Lady of Blues

marell20

Mamie Smith: The First Lady of Blues Blues Quick History Mamie Smith and Her Impact Mamie Smith’s Influence on Modern Music The blues emerged in

Student Critiques

marell20

Student Critiques Black Women In Jazz Black Women in Jazz was an incredible exploration of Black women’s contribution to the genre of Jazz and the

Echoes Resilience: The Power and Pain in the Blues

ivoryananeal

“Echoes of Resilience: The Power and Pain in the Blues” The blues is a music genre that emerged in the African American communities of the

Jazz, A Musical Revolution Born from the Soul of African American Culture

nwest26

Jazz is more than just a genre; it’s a celebration of resilience, expression, and creativity born from the African American experience. From its roots in

Jubilee Quartet

Jada Cook

Jubilee Quartet The spirituals and labor songs of Africans held in slavery gave rise to the popular African American vocal group singing style known as

Jubilee Quartet Post

asha.winter

How the Golden Gate Quartet created Doja Cat’s Vegas “ Golden Gate Quartet Gospel Train The Golden Gate Quartet’s unique jazz-esque, swinging, acapella blended the

Traditional vs Contemporary Gospel

laijeonwilliams

Traditional vs. Contemporary Gospel What is Gospel Music? Gospel music is a form of Christian worship music deeply rooted in religious themes that convey the

Jubilee Quartet

KamsiAnumihe

Jubilee Quartet Jubilee Quartets were ensembles typically comprised of 4-5 African American men who utilized their voices as instruments while harmonizing with one another. Jubilee

Developmental Stages of the Jubilee Quartet- Lynejah Drew

ldrew1115

Developmental Stages of the Jubilee Quartet Overview The Jubilee Quartet, a group of 4-6 singers, typically men spanned for almost a century. The Jubilee Quartet

Gospel Music

aniyahbernardspeller

Gospel music is a genre of music that expresses faith, devotion, and spiritual themes. Originating in the African American church, it combines elements of traditional hymns, spirituals, and folk music.

All That Jazz

Kerrington

This a post about Jazz music starting from the history, the musical elements that make jazz music and Black women’s role in jazz music

Celine Nyatome-Jazz Post

celinenyatome

HISTORY OF JAZZ Jazz is a music genre formulated and born in New Orleans and engaged America in its tunes from the early 19th Century

The Birth of Jazz Music

AniyahPierce_

The Birth of Jazz Music The Origin of Jazz The beginnings of Jazz music originated in the late19th century and early 20th century with New

Jazz Post

Lae_bri

Jazz Post The History of Jazz Jazz is deeply rooted in the African American experience, coming out in the early 20th century as a synthesis

She who Blessed Me

Simone.ray

Alice Lucille Coltrane Swamini Turiyasangitananda Alice Lucille Coltrane also known as Swamini Turiyasangitananda is known as a jazz musician, composer, band leader and spiritual leader

Jazz Music

Jada Cook

Exploring the Roots of Jazz Music African American communities, particularly those in New Orleans, are where the musical genre known as jazz got its start

Blues: A Melody Shaped by Black Women

Kerrington

All That Jazz

Kerrington

This a post about Jazz music starting from the history, the musical elements that make jazz music and Black women’s role in jazz music

Understanding the Blues: The Foundation of Modern Black Music

jadynj

Mamie Smith: The First Lady of Blues

marell20

Mamie Smith: The First Lady of Blues Blues Quick History Mamie Smith and Her Impact Mamie Smith’s Influence on Modern Music The blues emerged in

Student Critiques

marell20

Student Critiques Black Women In Jazz Black Women in Jazz was an incredible exploration of Black women’s contribution to the genre of Jazz and the

Echoes Resilience: The Power and Pain in the Blues

ivoryananeal

“Echoes of Resilience: The Power and Pain in the Blues” The blues is a music genre that emerged in the African American communities of the

She who Blessed Me

Simone.ray

Alice Lucille Coltrane Swamini Turiyasangitananda Alice Lucille Coltrane also known as Swamini Turiyasangitananda is known as a jazz musician, composer, band leader and spiritual leader

Blues Music – Maya Khorshed

mayakhorshed

Blues Music Introduction With roots pulling from Western and Central Africa, enslaved Africans brought their cultural practices to North America. They used these practices to

Duke Ellington: Impact on Jazz

isiscourtneyy

Who is Duke Ellington? Duke Ellington was a famous American composer, pianist, and bandleader who played a key role in the development of jazz music.

Jazz Music

Jada Cook

Exploring the Roots of Jazz Music African American communities, particularly those in New Orleans, are where the musical genre known as jazz got its start

Student Critique – Nina Simone

Simone.ray

Nina Simone Greatest hits Miss Nina Simone Born with the name Eunice Kathleen Waymon she was raised in North Carolina to a poor family with

Black Women In Jazz

niask

Esperanza Spalding The Jazz Bassist Esperanza Spalding is an acclaimed American jazz bassist, vocalist, and composer, known for her exceptional talent and unique fusion of

MIDTERM REVIEW - Fall 2018

FOLK / NEGRO SPIRITUALS

Blues: A Melody Shaped by Black Women

All That Jazz

Mamie Smith: The First Lady of Blues

Student Critiques

Echoes Resilience: The Power and Pain in the Blues

Jazz, A Musical Revolution Born from the Soul of African American Culture

JUBILEE QUARTETS

Jubilee Quartet

Jubilee Quartet Post

Traditional vs Contemporary Gospel

Jubilee Quartet

Developmental Stages of the Jubilee Quartet- Lynejah Drew

Gospel Music

RAGTIME

All That Jazz

Celine Nyatome-Jazz Post

Jazz Post

She who Blessed Me

Jazz Music

BLUES

Blues: A Melody Shaped by Black Women

All That Jazz

Understanding the Blues: The Foundation of Modern Black Music

Mamie Smith: The First Lady of Blues

Student Critiques

Echoes Resilience: The Power and Pain in the Blues

CLASSICAL

She who Blessed Me

Blues Music – Maya Khorshed

Duke Ellington: Impact on Jazz

Jazz Music

Student Critique – Nina Simone

Black Women In Jazz

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