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How Destiny’s Child got their career”Jumpin’ Jumpin’” by Sidnee Salter The formation of Girls Tyme: As early as the early 90’s, a girl group, which would later
Funk Post by Sidnee Salter Funk music were more of a freedom of expression for blacks. In these genres, the structure was more free and
Hip Hop Post by Sidnee Salter Hip Hop was used as a means of freedom of speech for the black community. In rap songs, it
Gospel Post by Sidnee Salter Gospel music is a genre that emerged in the black community as early as the 1930s. Gospel music is widely
Disco Post by Sidnee Salter Disco music is closely related to funk music. Both genres received their biggest buzz in the 80s. Similar to funk
Techno Post by Sidnee Salter Techno music originated in Detroit, Michigan as early as the 1980s by three (at the time) high school aged, African
Musical Theater Post by Sidnee Salter African Americans were involved in Musical Theater as early as the late 1800s. However, their roles in the theatrical
Jazz Post by Sidnee Salter Jazz originated in the black churches of New Orleans, which was known melting pot in the mid-20th century due to
A Quick Glance at Ragtime Music by Sidnee Salter Ragtime music ran its course from approximately 1896 to 1920. Ragtime Music is
Blues as an important cultural work for African American history? by Sidnee Salter In the 1920s, a new form of music derived from
Famous Jubilee Quartet Groups by Sidnee Salter The Dixie Hummingbirds were one of the most successful jubilee quartet groups of their time. They are often
Prior to reading article, I already knew about the Negro National Anthem and its significance in the African-American community from learning it in my elementary
Review on “Folk Music: African American Legacy” by Zoe Watkins Prior to reading Watkins’ post, I had a small understanding as to what