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FOLK MUSIC

NEGRO SPIRITUALS

Folk Music & Negro Sprituals

Folk Music Folk music embodies the essence of traditional music, commonly transmitted orally through generations within specific cultural or regional communities. This genre distinctly reflects

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JUBILEE QUARTETS

The Influence of the Jubilee Quartet

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Jubilee Quartets

Jubilee quartets arose in African American churches, when vocal groups would harmonize in hypnotic arrangements of spirituals and hymns. These ensembles were often made up

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Jubilee Quartet

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BLUES

RAGTIME

The King of Ragtime: Scott Joplin

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

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JAZZ

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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Jazz/Funk : Funkadelic

Funkadelic : Impact on Genre Previous Next Parliament-Funkadelic’s music was a blend of funk, soul, psychedelic rock, and jazz. George Clinton, the founder of Parliament-Funkadelic,

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History of Negro Spirituals

Negro Spirituals are religious music of African Americans during the enslavement period. During the Great Awakening (1740), a period of religious revival that swept the

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FUNK

The Versatility of Funk

By: MacKenzie Fox The most popular artists within the funk genre were popular for making people wanting to get down and funky but also due

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James Brown

Father of Funk: James Brown By: Alexia Khalil Funky James Born in South Carolina in 1933, James Brown lived an interesting life and left an

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TECHNO / HOUSE

When Worlds Collide

On September 9th and 11th of 2024, the historical Spelman and Morehouse Glee Clubs partnered with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to perform in Morehouse College’s

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Introducing: Ava Challenger

Hello, my name is Ava Challenger Hello, my name is Ava Challenger. I am a junior Dual Degree Engineering major studying mathematics and Aerospace Engineering

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DISCO

Folk Music

Folk Music- Bob Dylan Folk music has a rich history and has evolved over time. It originally started as the music of the common people,

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The Blacker The Berry

Black Women In Folk Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2DCWfBkMSIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0fIdFx3pbY Elizabeth Cotten Rhiannon Giddens Elizabeth Cotten born in Bassetts, North Carolina was a Folk Music Pioneer. Ms.Cotten was a

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RHYTHM & BLUES

Atlantic Records: R&B

Rhythm and blues evolved during World War II and is a form of Black dance music.  Its development is associated with economic, demographic, and social

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SOUL

Blues: A Melody Shaped by Black Women

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.

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All That Jazz

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

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