MUSIC 351 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: The Low End Theory, Nikki Giovanni, Bebop
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A fusion of jazz and hip hop in which the musical material is drawn from cool jazz, soul-jazz, and be-bop with lyrics often based on political consciousness, afrocentric themes, and general positivism. Emphasizing or promoting emphasis on african culture and the contributions of africans to the development of western civilization. Rhymes that contain two or more syllables. Hell of an antidote, something you can"t smoke. More than dope, you"re trying to move away but you can"t, you"re. Focused on black power, black economics, political success, and restructuring communities that were destroyed by riots and police brutality. Triggered by the assassination of malcolm x. Used art, literature, social institutions, and black activist groups as a channel for these ideas. Carry on the tradition of afrika bambaataa. First members: queen latifah and the jungle brothers. Use of conscious, positive, and uplifting rap. Connection to the zulu nation and its afrocentric philosophy.
