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What is it that Jimmie Rodgers and the Sugarhill Gang have in common? Both of these artist have created what is now known as the country and rap music genres. Country music was began in Southern United States from folk and blues music in the 1920’s. As well, rap music began in the 1970’s by inner city African Americans. Though, rap may be favored by many country music has a better quality.…
Hank was raised in Nashville TN, where his career could spring forward. He learned many different things about music and learned how to play the guitar, banjo, and piano. And well of course he could already sing. Hank was claimed to be a country music star. Country Weekly 2001-01-23 Life in the Slow Lane: Hank Williams, Jr ...…
Texas is a thriving state, but it wasn’t always that way. When Texas was just a Spanish colony, it almost failed. Spain had established a few forts in Texas and had sent explorations to claim land all over Texas. In the year 1682, French explorer named Rene-Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle established Fort St. Louis in east Texas and that made Spain nervous. In response to this fort, Spain made a plan to scare off the French.(Background Essay)…
In the early days of hillbilly music, black and white people in the south had their different shows and concerts. They were not that many visible interracial integrations or collaboration between singers. Every community had their own shows and their musical style. So, it was very important that the Grand Ole Opry signed in Bailey because they realized that they could get more audience in order to expand their show, which they eventually did. For instance, the author of the book, Hidden in the Mix: The African American Presence in Country Music, claimed that “moreover a major reason Bailey and other artists appeared on Opry was to attract black listeners, particularly potential black customers for National Life and Accident Insurance, the major…
Texas is one of the seven states in the United States that do not tax income. Many will see this as an advantage on keeping more money in their pockets, but just like everything, it has its disadvantages. The political system of a given state is what creates their political culture. According to professor Kim, the concept of political culture refers to a shared system of values, beliefs, and habits of behavior with regard to government and politics. Political culture shapes society different in many forms.…
With the rise of popular stars such as Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift, many people think that country music is a new genre. The truth is that country has a long standing tradition in American music, going all the way back to the 1930's. The history of this music is important to understand if someone is curious about how it has become such an immensely popular genre today. When country music first hit the popular music scene in the 1930's, it was in a form known as honky tonk music. The genre was typically identified by the use of steel guitars and drums that were so popular among listeners.…
Since everything has a start, the best way to explain anything, for the least amount of confusion, is to start at the very beginning. My question for the history books, is where did swing music come from? After research, since the United States is a relatively young country, I decided to extend my question to include the influence that the world has had on the development of swing music in the United States. The main source that will be used to discuss “swing” includes When Swing was the Thing by John R. Tumpak, this book is perfect for this paper because it talks about the rise of swing and the famous bandleaders, that from 1929-1935, worked to get swing popular. Another highly mentioned source is Swingin’ the Dream: Big Band Jazz and the Rebirth of American Culture by Lewis A. Erenburg, this author does a great job of setting the Jazz ground work that began with the band leaders in the previous book that paved the way for swing to really take off.…
Temptation is the toughest obstacle in life to get past. People desire all sorts of things, and many of those desires can be destructive for the possible salvation leading into the next life. St. Cyril of Jerusalem intellectually compared temptation to a dragon who dwells on the side of the road, looking for those passing by to devour. He added to this by saying that in order to go to the father of souls, it is necessary to past by the dragon. Due to temptation being a difficult obstacle, however, every person does not make it past and falters.…
Country music entertains a different audience. In todays society country music is listened to by people of different lifestyles. Country music is deeply influenced by American culture. The country western style existed before…
If there is one category of food that the Southern black chef should excel it would be Southern or soul. However, the gentrification of food is now commonplace and ‘soul food’ is not exempt, “Collard greens were suddenly the “new kale,” according to a Whole Foods marketing ploy last year. Sweet potatoes, once an economical source of rich nutrients, have made their way into cupcakes, pancakes, and even quesadillas. A bevy of food bloggers has “discovered” sweet potato pie” (Taylor, 2015). The Southern food versus ‘soul food’ argument, although essentially irreverent here, can be heated.…
Tennessee Tennessee is a state with moderate climates, rich cultural heritage, and a nice environment. It has warm summers and mild winters. While hiking on the Appalachian Trail you sit on a tall rocky mountain thinking all about the mountain’s history. It is a peaceful place for tourists. Tennessee had many historical events like the civil war on the battle of Shiloh.…
Country music isn’t just sad cowboys singing about their broken hearts. Country music is my favorite type of music because it tells a story no matter who you are. Country music has had many songs that are relatable to many people. This means that it is easy to connect to the verses and apply them to your life. There are different types of country music such as country rock and western swing.…
Jazz is a music genre which originated from African American society in the United States in the late 18th and early 19th century. Jazz music emphasizes improvisation along with the use of different musical instruments. Rock is also a music genre which originated in the United States in mid twentieth century. Rock music refers to rocking and rolling, reference to dancing and sex. Also it uses different types of recording techniques and unique instruments.…
Discussion - Jaelyn & Tyler 90s ----- Through the years there has been a evolution of music. In the 90s it was one of the most indescribable decades of all time. This era consisted of fashion statements, food, culture, and most importantly it was the years of awesome music. The music in the 90s was very smooth and romantic when it came to R&B.…
Music is termed as sound that is organized using melody or rhythm. If you bang something making in a rhythmic way, then you are making music. Music has pitch, rhythm, and timbre. People have loved music since the Stone Age. People in the Stone Age made music from trying to imitate sounds that occurred naturally.…