A timeline of history-making Black music - The Current
Feb 13, 2019 · We'll be celebrating by spotlighting black musical artists whose voices and songs changed the world, throughout the decades and across genres. We're also posting a series of essays delving into a deep, enduring and ever-evolving body of work. In this entry, we trace a timeline of historic black musical events, with extended riffs on selected items.
Roots of African American Music - Smithsonian Institution
Although many of them are less well known than their later counterparts, there were plenty of professional African American musicians and singers during Reconstruction, including a group of African American university students, led by their music …
Origins & Adaptations — Timeline of African American Music
The Timeline of African American Music by Portia K. Maultsby, Ph.D. presents the remarkable diversity of African American music, revealing the unique characteristics of each genre and style, from the earliest folk traditions to present-day popular music.
A Timeline of African American Music: 1600 - Present Day
The Timeline of African American Music by Portia K. Maultsby, Ph.D. presents the remarkable diversity of African American music, revealing the unique characteristics of each genre and style, from the earliest folk traditions to present-day popular music.
First Things First: A Timeline Of Black Music History Milestones
Feb 6, 2024 · As Black History Month commences, take a look at some of the iconic “firsts” in music history throughout genres. Black musicians helped to pave the way for artists all over to create magic of...
Celebrating Black Music Month | National Museum of African American ...
June is African American Music Appreciation Month! Created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, this month celebrates the African American musical influences that comprise an essential part of our nation’s treasured cultural heritage.
African American Music Timeline - Carnegie Hall
Jan 11, 2022 · Encompassing the earliest folk traditions to present-day popular music, the new Timeline of African American Music is a detailed view of the evolution of African American musical genres that span the past 400 years.
All Stories from 1600 to the Present - Timeline of African American Music
Carnegie Hall explores the timeline of African American music, from 1600 to the present day. Learn more about the origins, influences, & future of music.
How Black Music Changed History - SCOPE Productions
Feb 17, 2023 · From slave spirituals to rhythm & blues, rock ‘n roll, and hip-hop, Black music has been an instrument of expression, community, and resistance — as well as a documentarian of history. In over 400 years, Black music has continued to evolve and expand into the styles and genres we’ve familiarized today such as R&B, neo-soul, and pop.
Musical Crossroads | National Museum of African American History …
African American musical creativity has generated and enriched a vast array of musical styles, from folk and blues, to classical and spiritual, to jazz and hip-hop. These musical creations are a soundtrack to stories of African American history, culture, and community.