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FOLK MUSIC

Essence Ward and Allison Carter

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Tracy Chapman – Folk Music

Tracy Chapman – Folk Music By Kyleigh Brown Background Tracy Chapman is an African-American, Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter who’s music focused on depicting some of

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Nina Simone

Nina Simone Early Life, Career, and Death Eunice Kathleen Waymon, also known as Nina Simone, was born on February 21, 1933 in Carry-le-Rouet, France to

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NEGRO SPIRITUALS

Negro Spirituals

Rooted in the tragic history of African American enslavement in the US, Negro spirituals are a moving and enduring musical tradition. A community suffering under

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JUBILEE QUARTETS

BLUES

Gospel Post

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

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Negrospiritual post

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.

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The Essence of the Blues

Naturally, Blues’ rich roots were planted in Africa. The genre is deeply emotional and based on the spirituals, field hollers and call-and-response music traditions in

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RAGTIME

Artist of the ragtime period

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Scott Joplin: Feminist Icon

Scott Joplin: Feminist Icon By: Lila Gilliam, Olivia Duever, Elaine Ransom, Iyanna Herring, Mara Suggs Before We get in… Since we are studying music, unfortunately,

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JAZZ

Blues post

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

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This History of Blues Music

Blues Music Blues music is a foundational genre that has deeply influenced the development of various musical styles, from rock to jazz. It emerged from

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FUNK

Funk Music & Its Influence on Future Genres

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Back Down Memory Lane: A Minnie Riperton Biography

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Disco and Funk: Music for a Movement

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TECHNO / HOUSE

Spelman Glee: Concert Review

Tabernacle Choir Hope World Tour: State Farm Arena On September 22, 2024, the Spelman and Morehouse Glee Clubs came together with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

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DISCO

RHYTHM & BLUES

Ruth Brown

Miss Rhythm! Background Ruth Brown was a famed Blues singer and songwriter with an incomparable career that played an instrumental role in shaping the Blues

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SOUL

R&B / Soul Post : Victoria Monet

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

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HIP HOP / RAP

The Legacy of Sleepy Hallow

Sleepy Hallow is a Brooklyn Native who gained prominence in the drill music scene. Specifically Brooklyn drill. Tegan Joshua Anthony Chambers, known professionally as Sleepy

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TINK by Kennedy Olguin

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