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Negro Spirituals and Folk

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Negro spirituals are a religious genre of music that enslaved Africans created for many reasons, including communicating ways to escape or retaliate, as entertainment, and

African American Folk Music

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By The Beatles, For The Beatles: Apple Corps Limited

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Strange Fruition–Nina Simone’s Impact on Folk Music

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Folk music, in particular, invokes an emotional response from its listeners. The music shows itself to be raw at times and can often express emotions

Folk Music

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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

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Negro Spirituals Negro spirituals are religious songs using biblical themes from the era of African American slavery in the United States. They were used as

History of Jazz – Final

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Makeda Lee In this course, I learned about many different types of jazz genres, styles and different terms associated with jazz. These terms include Neobop,

Negro Spirituals By: Sloan Louis

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Negro spirituals, also known as spirituals, are a genre of African American religious folk songs that originated during the era of slavery in the United

The Gospel and Jubilee Quartet

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Negro spirituals and spiritual music are the sources of some African American gospel music. The majority of the songs in the Gospel depict various biblical

Jubilee Quarters and the Transition of Gospel-Kali Harris

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The Jubilee Quartets were African-American vocal groups that first appeared in the mid-1800s, singing spirituals and harmonies without the use of an instrument. They were

Jubilee Quartets and the Transition to Gospel

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African American music underwent a significant transformation with the emergence of the Jubilee Quartets in the late 19th and early 20th century. These vocal groups,

B.B. King: The King of Blues

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Blues is a genre that originated in African American communities in the Deep South during the late 19th century. Known for its expressive melodies, heartfelt

Swing & Soul: The Rhythm of Jazz

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Swing & Soul: The Rhythm of Jazz The History of Jazz Jazz, an African-American art form that emerged in New Orleans and gained popularity in

Blues post

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Muddy Waters played a significant role in the growth of Chicago blues, bringing the music to a wider audience and electrifying it. With songs like

The Ragtime Superstar

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Ragtime: As American as Collard Greens

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The Impact of “The King of Ragtime” Scott Joplin

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Jazz & R&B

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Gospel Post

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History of Gospel Gospel music originated in the 19th century within the black and white community. Along with ragtime, blues, and jazz, gospel was becoming

Negrospiritual post

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Negro spirituals originated in the early 18th century during the time of slavery in the United States, blending African musical traditions with Christian hymns and biblical themes.

James Brown’s Impact on the Funk and Disco Era and Its Influence on the Black Community – Imani Blue

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The late 1960s and 1970s marked a transformative period in the history of music, particularly for the Black community in the United States. James Brown,

Selinam Dzisi

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Summer of Soul

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Summer of Soul (or “…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised”) is a documentary film directed by Questlove that explores the Harlem Cultural Festival,

Tems: The Soulful Voice Redefining R&B

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Tems and R&B Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer who has become a global sensation. She gained international recognition

Spelman Glee Club Concert Review

December 15, 2024 No Comments

Review: The Spelman College Glee Club’s recent concert was a beautiful celebration of the college’s rich choral tradition and its deep connection to African American

Spelman-Morehouse Christmas Carol Concert Interview

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Spelman-Morehouse Christmas Carol Concert Interview By Avery Simpson This year’s Christmas Carol Concert, held on December 6th, 7th, and 8th, brought together the Spelman and

Mariah the Scientist: Redefining R&B

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The Artist and Her Sound What sets Mariah apart is her ability to merge vulnerability with innovation. Her music explores themes of love, heartbreak, and

Neosoul: A renaissance of soul

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Neosoul: making something old into something new Intro to Neosoul Some of my fav neosoul artist and why I love the genre A playlist of

Student Critique – Jadyn Jones

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Jazmine Sullivan’s “Fearless” album is an incomparable R&B album released in September 2008. This is one of the first albums that introduced me

Rhythm and Blues

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Origin and History of Rhythm and Blues Rhythm and blues (R&B) is a genre of music that emerged in the African American community in the

Record Labels of the Mid-20th century

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By the time genres like Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, and Soul became prominent, there were record labels that grew alongside the popularity and widespread consumption

R&B and the Evolution of the Vocal Harmony Group

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R&B and the Evolution of the Vocal Harmony Group What is R&B? Rhythm and blues, or R&B music, is a form of Black dance music

The Saxophone in the Blues: Its Role and Impact

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The saxophone, with its soulful, expressive tone and rich history, has become an essential instrument in the evolution of blues music. Although the blues began

R&B / Soul Post : Victoria Monet

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Victoria MonetReturning Us to the Roots of R&B Previous Next https://youtu.be/KdJ-Qwu3y4Y?si=oc2pzQ6Ks8GYNihXVictoria Monét has significantly impacted the R&B music scene, both as a songwriter and as

Soulful Minds: Strong Bodies

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Soulful Minds: Strong Bodies Project Click here to view!

Whack World: Genius of Tierra Whack- Imani Blue

December 15, 2023 No Comments

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Andre 3000

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Yo Gotti’s Impact On Hip-Hop- Saniya Houston

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Within the ever-evolving hip-hop scene, some artists stand out not just as trailblazers but also as powerful voices that cut beyond geographical boundaries. Yo Gotti

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