MUSC 2150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Akonting, The Minstrel Show, Strophic Form
20 May 2016
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The african american stream of influence on american music (most important): By 1860 there were almost 4 million u. s slaves (this must be noted when discussing the influence of the african american influence) Often there were remarks about how musical the slaves were- had a great aptitude for music. Local geographical and social conditions shapes african american music. 19th century african american music included work songs, lullabies, game-songs, story songs, and instrumental music. Great awakening 1730- slaves were realizing their experience was similar to that of stories in the. Christian bible about repression, these stories were very meaningful to them because it kept them believing that there would be a better life for them after death. Messages of freedom and equality on judgment day. Black preachers developed musically-intoned sermonizing that influenced popular musicians such as james brown and ray charles.
