Survey of African American Music – Black Music Scholar

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By The Beatles, For The Beatles: Apple Corps Limited

October 16, 2022 No Comments

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Strange Fruition–Nina Simone’s Impact on Folk Music

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Folk music, in particular, invokes an emotional response from its listeners. The music shows itself to be raw at times and can often express emotions

Folk Music

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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

The Invisible Church: A Safe Haven for Slaves

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The Differences Between Negro and White Spirituals.

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Marian Anderson Brings Spirituals to the National Stage

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Nearly four score after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation that released African-Americans from bondage, Marian Anderson utilized the genre morphed from slavery to stand

Influence On The Black Sound

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European Influence On The Black Sound Similar to many aspects of modern culture a society, music has been formed with a sprinkle of multiple different

The Jubilee Quartet: A Male-Dominated Musical Genre

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The Jubilee Quartet: A Male-Dominated Musical Genre by Lila Gilliam The Jubilee Quartet was birthed after the prevalence of Negro Spirituals being performed on collegiate

Jubilee Quartets: The Cycle of Black Music

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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

Artist Paper: Gil Scott Heron, The Revolutionist

November 28, 2022 No Comments

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“Satin Doll” and “Gone With What Wind”: A Closer Look at the Songs

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20th Century “Hotlanta”: Piedmont Blues in Georgia

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The Ragtime Superstar

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Women During Black Movements

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Treemonisha is a opera written by a the famous ragtime performer Scott Joplin. This opera focus around the main character of the same name, who

Scott Joplin and Uplift: How Treemonisha Uplifted the Black Community

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Scott Joplin and Uplift: How Treemonisha Uplifted the Black Community By: Gabrielle Weeden, Marissa Thompson, Lindsay Williams, Jazael E Who is Scott Joplin? Scott Joplin

Artist Project | The Most Exciting Woman in the World: Eartha Kitt

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Louis Armstrong’s Secret Habit

October 30, 2022 No Comments

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The Evolution of Miles Davis

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Taking Their Time: The SOS Band

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Taking Their Time: The SOS Band Thesis The SOS Band also known as Sounds of Success is an electro-funk group who gained fame in the

The Versatility of Funk

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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

James Brown

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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

Juan Atkins- The Father of Techno

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Juan Atkins is an American record producer and DJ from Detroit, Michigan. He was described by Mixmag as “the original pioneer of Detroit techno”. Juan’s

History and Influence of House Music

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House music was made in the 1980s from DJs altering disco songs by giving them a mechanical beat and heavier basslines. The pioneers of house

The Two Waves of Detroit Techno Music: Techno and Rave!

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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

Kc and The Sunshine Band : The Disco Band of the 70s

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With a total of 15 musicians including the lead singer Harry Casey, KC and the Sunshine Band, took the disco and funk world by storm

Sister Sledge: A Disco Group

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Sister Sledge: A Disco Group Disco was a genre of music popular in the 1970’s and was a form of dance music. Although the disco

The Queen of Disco

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The Season of SZA

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R&B and the Evolution of the Vocal Harmony Group

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R&B and the Evolution of the Vocal Harmony Group What is R&B? Rhythm and blues, or R&B music, is a form of Black dance music

Rhythm and Blues: Memphis Sound through Booker T. and the MGs

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R&B: Memphis Sound through Booker T. and the MGs R&B has progressed throughout time, remaining one of the most popular music genres of today. Groups

Jill Scott – Queen of Neo-Soul

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Soul

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The King of Soul: Marvin Gaye – Marvin Pentz Gay was born in April 2, 1939. – He is also known as Marvin

Aretha Franklin and Women in Soul Music

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The first time that I heard an Aretha Franklin record was as a child in the car with my mother on the way to school.

Graffiti: A Crime or a Work of Art?

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The International Allure of Breakdancing, from the United States to the Soviet Union

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Hip Hop and its Sphere of Influence

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