of language. No poet better carries the mantle of model and innovator the Langston Hughes, the prolific Duke Ellington of black poetry. Hughes's output alone is staggering. During his lifetime, he published over eight hundred poems. Moreover, he single-handedly defined "blues poetry" and is arguably the first major "jazz" poet. Early in his career he realized the importance of "reading" his poetry to receptive audiences. "When Alain Locke arranged a poetry
Gospel music has been around for a hundred of years. Gospel music is highly emotional evangelical vocal music that originated among African American Christians in the southern United States and was a strong influence in the development of soul music. (Gospel Music) Gospel music quite evolved from the songs slaves sang on plantations notably work songs, and from the Protestant hymns they sang in church. However in the 19th century, spiritual hymns transfer into gospel music, which started the golden
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no need for a partner. Baion - A type of slow Samba rhythm from Brazil that became popular in North America during the 50's. balance - A step that rocks from one foot to the other, usually in 3/4 time. balance - (ballroom) ability of the dancer to maintain an upright and controlled position of the body whether in movement or still. Balboa - a form of Swing popularized during the 50's in California. ballerina - female dancer. Prima ballerina, or first dancer, is usually used for one who dances