The Slavery Of Slavery And The World

This is why Otis Redding is important to black history. Otis came from nothing to being one of the best singer and songwriter in the U.S. He was very talented at the guitar and piano. He also was one of the first people to be sign by Stax Record. All of this thing make Otis Redding important to black

He realizes that in those songs it made him really understand how much pain and suffering he had to go through as well as other slaves that were so unfathomable that hearing those songs again would only cause him grief beyond belief. Those songs would be the only evidence of what slaves had to encounter and in hearing those songs it explains the very meaning behind what slavery really meant and how inhumane it actually was and only the ones who sung those songs truly understood the agonizing truth behind

was used as an outlet to express his visions of injustice in America. He had also taken interest in

“I’m not in the mood to be your designated driver while you get sleazy and hook up with even sleazier bartenders,” I sighed.

minds of just a few, but a countless generations. He showed that a white singer should not be

‘’Sorry, I don’t really feel like going anymore, could you maybe drive me back to the hotel? ’’

Because he listened to Blues music when he was growing up, he used to go to a street called “Beale Street” (which was the home of the blues) to listen to the black blues players, and he took

As an abolitionists and orator, he used his platform to address the issues of slavery and spread awareness. In his narrative, he made discussing slavery his main objective. He wanted his readers to understand the life of a slave and how cruel it truly was. His first-person experience is what made his story even more compelling. His goal was to inform his reader about the difference between being a slave and being a free man.

“Well darlin’ that is a mighty temptin’ offer, but how about I call you a cab instead and we get you home safe tonight?”

He and his siblings were forbidden to listen to secular music. However, he learned how to adapt modern songs and translate it to church music. He eventually changed the way R&B songs are traditionally produced by putting a spin to traditional music.

Music plays many roles in the life of African Americans still, but back then it was trying to get a statement out that people would listen to. There were many singer who did everything they could ton show they were against it like Guy and Candle Carawan. They sing the songs “Tree Of Life,” “Eyes on the Prize,” and “We Shall Overcome.” There was more than just them. You had Pete Seegger, Jamilia Jone, and many more.

He knew he had to make a difference, and he did, he helped kickstart the civil rights movement and give political freedom to black people.

Elvis Presley is the first white singer at this time to be completely influenced by black artists. He made covers of songs previously recorded or written by black artists and creatively approached them and performed and recorded versions of his own. He rose to fame with the knowledge that it was more socially acceptable for white listeners to listen to music of a white performer.

“Don’t blame me. He’s the one who set this meeting— at your instigation I understood.”

He added music for enhancement purposes. His sermons had blacks and whites. One of Reverend C.A. Tindley’s song Stand By Me that have greatly influenced by Ben B. King and Elvis Presley. Other songs that he was famous for were (Take Your Burden to the Lord and) Leave it There and What Are They Doing in