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to now. The 1920s had popular singers. For example, Bessie Smith was the most widespread female artist. Not only was she the most popular female artist, but she was also the first black woman to start her music career. An article states, “Bessie Smith. was an American singer and one of the greatest blues

“Music doesn’t lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music,” said legendary American musician, singer, and songwriter Jimi Hendrix (“Jimi Hendrix Quote”). In the mid 1960’s Jimi Hendrix and many other musical artists extremely influenced this decade. In the 1980’s, there were also many influential musicians, singers, and songwriters that captivated the thoughts and movements of many people. Music influenced fashion and behavior in the 1960’s and 1980’s

record label emerged, it was called Motown Records. The Motown Record company produced R&B, hip hop,pop and soul music. “Established by Berry Gordon in 1959, Motown Records was the most successful record label of the 1960s, brining a unique sound to American music and creating a community of black artist under the first black-owned and operated record label (Motown)”. This company allowed the voices of black individuals to be heard both musically and politically. The artist who produces music through

prevail as original is primarily due to the rapidly changing world of demand for uniqueness. Although rock bands dominated the music scene during the late 1980s and early 1990s, this quickly transitioned into our communities worshipping young female pop singers. Furthermore, numerous musicians struggle to obtain public support because most individuals are interested in listening to artists that bring distinctive aspects to our ever changing culture. Likewise, several musical performers strive to

“Moon river/wider than a mile/ I'm crossing you in style/ some day” portrays the singer’s affection toward the moon river, which acts as a metaphor of the lover here. The river is depicted as “wider than a mile” poetically, which suggests that the singer knows that the journey to success is long and rough. In addition, both “dream maker” and “heart breaker” in the third line of the verse can also refer to the river, which has been endowed with the ability to dream and to break a heart. Nevertheless

the singers. These singers belong to the lower class of American society and work in developing industries that focuses on production. Their occupations and backgrounds are different, but they all share the same feelings. They are happy and proud of their work because their strength and confidence are what builds America. The songs they sing represents their American spirit, which is pride in their hard work that helps shape America. In this poem, Whitman uses singing to describe the American people

African American Music July 3, 2014 Chapter 4 Black Dance Music of the 1949-1970 Civil Rights Songs were originated from the Black Church. Song that were borrowed Civil Rights Song were called Freedom Songs that were used to support the movement. During the 1949 all music that was produced was called race records. Billboard magazine introduced a new distinguished genre known as Rhythm & Blues known today as “R&B”. R&B was originally and African American sound that evolved from blues and jazz that

Madonna Ciccone The most famous pop singer in American musical history was Madonna Ciccone. With the dreams of becoming a ballet dancer, she studied choreography and modeled. Quickly after her career grew, she became the drummer of a band, her great success lead to her taking over completely as the lead singer. This did not all come easy to Madonna, people looked up to her for her hard work and dedication to her career. Soon after Madonna taking over the band, she produced her first hit single

has a “rough patch” in life whether they want to or not, even celebrities. Whitney also called “Nippy” was born on August 9, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney is an American recording artist, actress, and former fashion model. Whitney began singing in her church choir wanting nothing more than to become a backup singer like her mother. But by the time she was eleven, she refused to be in the background any longer and desired to take center stage one evening to sing a solo. This was only

February of every year is known as National Black History Month. There are many African American people who made a great impact on all African-Americans today. In honor of this month, though, I have chosen to write about Marian Anderson. Marian Anderson was a singer who had made a great impact on many of the black singers in the past. She was one of the first female African-American to perform with the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1955. Some of Marian’s last words to the public were “I have a