Folk Music Traditions and Neo-Soul Music For generations, folk music has been used as a form of expression for African Americans to describe their experiences
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
Folk Music’s Hidden Messages Folk music is derived from Africa and has migrated to the United States as a result of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. This
THE LEGEND OF KORA: African String Instrument The Kora is known as one of the most complex string instruments. The instrument originates back in Africa
Legendary folk musician and songwriter Elizabeth Cotten represents a story of a dream deferred.
The Voice Behind the Civil Rights Movement Who is Odetta Holmes? Odetta Holmes, born December 31, 1930, was an American Folk Singer who was noted
The Black Church The Difference Between Spirituals and Gospels Although Negro Spirituals and Gospel songs both are about freedom they have a few differences. Negro
The Importance of Negro Spirituals on Society In the late 1800s, slavery was very prevalent in the South and in some parts of the North.
Negro Spirituals as a Tool for Survival An Act of Resistance Without spirituals, enslaved people would have bottled up all their emotions and grievances and
What is a Jubilee Quartet? The word “Jubilee” of “Jubilee Quartet” derives from the biblical phrase, “Year of the Jubilee” where African American enslaved people
Jubilee Quartets were popular African American singing groups in America during the early 20th century. These groups were comprised of
In The Beginning Music began as a mode of communication and self-expression and as time continues to progress, it becomes a more revitalized form of
By: Gabrielle Weeden How Did Blues Music Originate The Blues were a common musical genre from the 1860s to the 1960s and originated in the Mississippi Delta.
Black Women and the Blues Mamie Smith Throughout the life of Mamie Smith, from the age of ten until her untimely death, she was able
Mamie Smith was a groundbreaking singer, dancer, pianist and actress of the early 20th century. Born as Mamie Robinson in Cincinnati, Ohio, Mamie is known
Don’t Throw in the Towel…It’s Ragtime! Thesis This simple creation of ragtime reveals how African-Americans are naturally creative, gifted, and advanced in the arts. About
The History of Ragtime Ragtime was a popularized syncopated or rather “ragged” musical style that originated from the rivers along Mississippi and Missouri during the
Ragtime and the Everlasting Cakewalk Its Ragtime! Ragtime was an amazingly influential and monumental contribution to African American music and all music in general. Without
How African Americans Crafted Jazz Like all other forms of Black expressions, music reflects the kind of life that African Americans led during a specific
Louis Armstrong and the Power of His Voice and Trumpet Louis Armstrong’s impact is undeniable. His devotion to music positively impacted his career, both internally
By: Gabrielle Weeden Overview of A Love Supreme A Love Supreme, John Coltrane’s sanctified masterpiece, has been dissected, interpreted, and written about more than any
That Funky Funk by Lila Gilliam Funk music was born in the late 60s and continued to be popular during the 70s from Soul and
The Future of Production: Steve Lacy by Lila Gilliam Steve Lacy, born Steve Thomas Lacy-Moya, is a bassist, producer, and all-around musical genius who grew
by Avane Ervin The mid-1960’s was the place to be as a Black person. Toward the end of the Civil Rights Movement, more artists were
The Two Waves of Detroit Techno Music: Techno and Rave! Techno, house, and rave (electro) are the primary forms of electronic music in Detroit. Though
Techno music originated in the early 1980s in Germany. After the release of compilation Techno, the new dance sound found its way to Detroit. The
More on Jones Grace Jones was born on May 19, 1948 (though many speculate her to be born in 1952) in Spanish Town, St Catherine,
Diana Ross and her Disco Comeback ‘Herstory’ Diana Ernestine Earle Ross was born on March 26, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan. Fun Fact: She was actually
Donna Summer: The Queen Of Disco Donna Summer, also known as LaDonna Adrian Gaines, was born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 31, 1948. She won
Is Disco really dead? Disco was in its prime in the early 60’s through late 70’s. This new fun sound of music was at the
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
Muddy Waters: An American Icon The Blues Started in the south, the blues were a way African-Americans could express their sorrows and despair over racial
The blues has deep roots in American history, particularly African American history. The blues originated on Southern plantations in the 19th Century. African Americans had
by Claire Jackson Soul music is arguably the first genre where Black artists were given the recognition and praise they deserved for their contributions and
Put Some Respect on Her Name: Aretha Franklin By: Demi Browder The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin was born on March 15, 1942 in Memphis,
Mary J. Blige has been an entertainer for decades. Her career has ranged from starring in movies, producing music and participating in televison shows. In
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The Cause & Effect of 90’s Hip Hop Kayce Pritchett, Nala Childs, Lani Howard, Lexcia Carr, Cameron Rawls, Ashlynn Gray Introduction The 90s was a
How Ice-T Brought Gangster Rap to the Masses His Beginnings The man now known as Ice-T was born Tracey Morrow in Newark, New Jersey. In
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