From historical burdens such as slavery and injustice to the celebration of faith, much of the origin of African-American music reflects our national story. The work songs, shouts and hollers, spirituals, and ragtime of an earlier era laid the creative foundation for many of America' s most distinctive and popular musical genres. These include rhythm and blues, jazz, hip hop, gospel, rap, and the roots of rock and roll.


Black Music (June 2001)

George W. Bush Quotes

From historical burdens such as slavery and injustice to the celebration of faith, much of the origin of African-American music reflects our national ...

From historical burdens such as slavery and injustice to the celebration of faith, much of the origin of African-American music reflects our national ...

From historical burdens such as slavery and injustice to the celebration of faith, much of the origin of African-American music reflects our national ...

From historical burdens such as slavery and injustice to the celebration of faith, much of the origin of African-American music reflects our national ...