“I am a graduating senior currently attending Spelman College. Entering my last semester as a Biology Major, I have aspirations of attending Graduate School or entering industry at Genentech. During my time in Survey of AA Music, I found it very challenging to be musically inclined. This class has helped me learn more about the origins of AA music and more connected to my roots”
-Tarah Opara
ARI LENNOX Biography Ari Lennox Name: Courtney Shanade Salter Age: 28 years Birthplace: Washington, DC Genre of Music: Neo Soul/ Contemporary R&B Courtney Salter, musically
Forget the Whites, Blacks made Techno! by Tarah k. Opara In modern times, such as now, techno music is mainly associated with white people and
Disco and the African American LGBTQIA+ Community by Tarah K. Opara Disco music opened up many door for the Black, Hispanic and gay community and
Gospel Music and its Role in the Civil Rights Movement by Tarah K. Opara The Civil Rights Movements is one of the most important times
The Social Effects of Jazz by Tarah K. Opara Jazz music is typically associated with the African American community with some white artist dabbling in
FOLK MUSIC A TALE THROUGH THE TIMES By:TARAH K OPARA Folk Music is dated through the times of the African American Community. With the whimsical
RAGTIME ROARING THROUGH THE 20’S BY:TARAH K OPARA Ragtime started from 1896-1920’s it was the time to be alive and celebrate with music all the
How the Blues Surpassed Spiritual Music in Popularity Within the African American Community Spiritual Music was also identified as a staple in the African American
Folk Music and its Tie to the Black Community “lIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING” By: Tarah K OPARA
Fisk Jubilee Singers – Following Their Hearts through Musics The Fisk Jubilee Singers, served a very important role in advancing African American people during the
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