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FOLK MUSIC

WTF: What the Folk?

WTF: What the Folk? Thesis: Folk music is the advent of music expressed for and by black people in America. (W)hat is folk Music? Folk

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Folk Music

Folk Music Origin Folk music originated in the 19th century, when the enslaved Africans came over to the new land. It was a way to

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NEGRO SPIRITUALS

The Story of Negro Spirituals by Kennedy Olguin

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Folk Music in America

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JUBILEE QUARTETS

Jubilee Quartet

What is a Jubilee Quartet?  A Jubilee Quartet is a group of singers (typically African Americans) who harmonize and use a :flatfoot” technique within their

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The Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet

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Jubilee Quartet

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BLUES

Gospel Post

Gospel Thomas A. Dorsey: Traditional Gospel artist “The Father of Gospel” (July 1, 1899 – January 23, 1993) Gospel Music emerged in urban centers during

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RAGTIME

Ragtime’s Exploitative Documentation

Ragtime’s Exploitative Documentation Lost in Translation The ragtime genre thrived from 1896-1920. As ragtime’s influence transferred from the black community into mainstream media, the common

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Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime

Scott Joplin is known as the King of Ragtime because he mastered and diversified a sector of musical entertainment that was previously segregated between black

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JAZZ

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

FUNK – The Sound of Change

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TECHNO / HOUSE

Black Blues Musicians

Black musicians have played an essential role in the development and popularization of blues music, and many of the most influential blues artists throughout history

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Concert Report

This is a review of the most recent Spelman College Glee Club performance with the Tabernacle Choir Hope World Tour at State Farm Arena

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DISCO

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Present-day matching sites & apps attend to a wide range of individuals https://nileswestnews.org/1425/west-word/top-10-ways-to-ask-a-girl-to-homecoming/ & interests. No matter whether you like the basic act of flicking

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Post Comments

I will summarize and share views over an analysis of numerous posts and articles about Andre 3000, Cleo Sol, Jill Scott, and Lil Wayne.  Andre

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RHYTHM & BLUES

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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HIP HOP / RAP

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