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2 days ago · The blues developed through the complex oral tradition of African-based music, changing rapidly during the last 40 years of the 19th century. The passing on of “folk music” – and the blues ...
4 days ago · rhythm and blues, term used for several types of postwar African-American popular music, as well as for some white rock music derived from it. The term was coined by Jerry Wexler in 1947, when he was editing the charts at the trade journal Billboard and found that the record companies issuing Black popular music considered the chart names then in use (Harlem Hit Parade, Sepia, Race) to be ...
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1 day ago · Historians of blues music and folk culture consider Mamie Smith to be the first African American woman to record blues vocals. In 1921, only a year after this historic recording, Smith performed to sold-out crowds in Indiana. Newspapers covered the release of Smith’s records and her Indiana performances extensively.
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5 days ago · Key Takeaways: The Blues originated in the late 19th century in the Deep South, serving as a powerful outlet for African American musicians to express their joys, sorrows, and daily struggles through soul-stirring melodies and poignant lyrics. The Blues has left an indelible mark on various music genres, inspired visual art and literature, and ...
3 days ago · Duke Ellington (born April 29, 1899, Washington, D.C., U.S.—died May 24, 1974, New York, N.Y.) was an American pianist who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. One of the originators of big-band jazz, Ellington led his band for more than half a century, composed thousands of scores, and created one of the most ...
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- What was Duke Ellington’s early life like?Duke Ellington grew up in Washington, D.C., in a secure middle-class family that encouraged his interests in the fine arts. He began studying piano...
- How did Duke Ellington become famous?Benefiting from the expertise of a large ensemble that included several important jazz artists, Duke Ellington broke away from the conventions of b...
- What are Duke Ellington’s best-known works?Often collaborating with his longtime composing-arranging partner Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington was responsible for big-band jazz classics such a...
- Why is Duke Ellington significant?Duke Ellington was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. One of the originators of big-band jazz, he led his band for more than 50...
1 day ago · Blues and black blues performers such as musician W. C. Handy and vocalist Ma Rainey were popular on the Vaudeville circuit in the late nineteenth century. The publication of W. C. Handy's "Memphis Blues" in 1912 and the first recordings a few years later brought this genre into the mainstream of American popular culture.
5 days ago · At its core, “Beale Street Blues” explores the struggles and hardships faced by African Americans in the early 20th century. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a community grappling with poverty, discrimination, and despair. It serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength exhibited by individuals in the face of adversity.
