Folk Music:My Folks are Brown
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The Evolution of Black Folk Music My Folks Are Brown. By: Aleisha Sawyer Purpose of Folk Music The purpose of My Folks are Brown explores
The Evolution of Black Folk Music My Folks Are Brown. By: Aleisha Sawyer Purpose of Folk Music The purpose of My Folks are Brown explores
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Jubilee Quartets: The Cycle of Black Music The Origin The name “Jubilee” derives from the Fisk University Jubilee Singers. George L. White, the music director
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For my group project, I presented on Trap music. Here, i have attached the link that leads you to the project. Click the title “What is Trap Music Anyways” to access the project.
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