ENG 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Barnwell, South Carolina, Fort Gordon, I Got You (I Feel Good)

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: English
• Course: ENG 200
• Professor: Colleen Derkatch

Document Summary

Say it loud: i"m black and i"m proud - james brown. James brown, the "godfather of soul" was a prolific singer, songwriter and bandleader, as well as one of the most iconic figures in funk and soul music. He also advocated the benefits of education to schoolchildren and equality of race, sociopolitical. Born in barnwell, south carolina, in 1933, into extreme poverty, James brown worked his way to the top of the funk and. Rhythm & blues music earning the moniker. His unique vocal and musical style influenced many artists last century and still does up to these days. Despite his turbulent personal life, he is remarkable for his social activism, expressed - per instance - through lyrics in america is my home," and. "say it loud: i"m black and i"m proud"). The "godfather of soul," james brown, was born.