Blues Music Introduction With roots pulling from Western and Central Africa, enslaved Africans brought their cultural practices to North America. They used these practices to
Who is Duke Ellington? Duke Ellington was a famous American composer, pianist, and bandleader who played a key role in the development of jazz music.
Exploring the Roots of Jazz Music African American communities, particularly those in New Orleans, are where the musical genre known as jazz got its start
Intro… New Orleans, Louisiana, is the birthplace of Jazz music and in the early 1800’s was the most musical city in the United States. This started
This article will explore three jazz pieces that explore social issues by analyzing the lyrics, social context, and musicality. “Mississippi Goddam” is an upbeat piece
Jazz’s Beginnings 1920s: Jazz was popularized in the 1920’s following the first world war and prohibition. It was most popular in clubs in New Orleans
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