
The Voice of The Civil Rights Movement
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 Voice Behind the Civil Rights Movement Who is Odetta Holmes? Odetta Holmes, born December 31, 1930, was an American Folk Singer who was noted
By: Morgan Allen “I want to tell them about my music. Tell them that I’m a good woman and tell them that’s where they will
Rhiannon Giddens: The New Face of Folk Background: Rhiannon Giddens is the new face of folk music. Born on February 21, 1977 in Greensboro, North
African Culture Told Through Folk Music WHAT IS FOLK MUSIC & IT’S ORIGINS Folk music is a type of traditional style of music that tells
Tracy Chapman: Modern-day Folk Songstress Written By: Mauranne Vernier “Songwriting is a very mysterious process. It feels like creating something from nothing. It’s something I
Tracy Chapman Tracy Chapman is an American singer-songwriter who rised to fame in the late 1980s and 1990s. She is a Cleveland, Ohio native who
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
Negro spirituals are a religious kind of music that was developed by Africans who were held as slaves for a variety of reasons, including entertainment,
Folk music is music that has been transmitted orally or preformed by custom over a long period of time. Folk music originates from the Negro
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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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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
Origins The concept of a Jubilee quartet traces back to the Fisk Jubilee singers, a group of students from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, who
Mahalia Jackson– The Queen of Gospel Who is Mahalia Jackson? Mahalia Jackson is known to be one of the most influential figures in gospel music
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
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
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,
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
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
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
How Funk Music Helped Black Urban Communities Become Seen Funk music dominated the airwaves in the 1970s and 1980s but could be said to have
Mamie Smith was born on May 26, 1883 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Also known as the “Lady of Blues”, Smith is well known throughout the music
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
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
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,
Frank Ocean SZA Bryson Tiller This article was not what I was expecting, given the title. The author gives us a synopsis of Frank Ocean’s
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
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
The term “rhythm and blues” has undergone a number of shifts in meaning. In the early 1950s, it was frequently applied to blues records.The term
After viewing the Earth, Wind, & Fire (EWF) AND Chicago Concert, my love for their music and the way it makes feel when I hear
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.
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
Mamie Smith: The First Lady of Blues Blues Quick History Mamie Smith and Her Impact Mamie Smith’s Influence on Modern Music The blues emerged in
Makeda Lee Andre 3000 is an extremely talented musician. He is a rapper, singer and even an actor. He was apart of a hip-hop duo
Hey Hip Hop, how have you been, friend? It’s been a while! Over the last 50 years, I have watched you significantly impact the African-American
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