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The first determinative episode in the history of African American music can be found in a significant eighteenth century incident. On September 9, 1739, enslaved people from the kingdom of Kongo, which covered parts of today’s Congo and Angola, staged an uprising in Stono, South Carolina. Their goal was to reach St. Augustine in Spanish Florida, where the authorities guaranteed freedom to any runaway. They marched with Colours displayed and two Drums beating. As their numbers grew, they set to Dancing, Singing, and beating Drums, to draw more Negroes to them. In the end, the uprising killed twenty whites and forty Africans. It is absolutely necessary to the safety of this province, that all due care be taken to restrain the wanderings and meetings of negroes and other slaves, at all times, and more especially on Saturday nights, Sundays and other holidays, and their using and carrying wooden swords, and other mischievous and dangerous weapons, or using or keeping of drums, horns, or o...

Reggae is accredited for shaping diverse musical styles around the world. It has specifically impacted rock and pop music, where artists use its rhythms, instrumentation, and vocal styles in their own songs. Additionally, reggae also has an influence on hip hop and rap, typically seen by integrating reggae beats and socially conscious lyrics relating to current event issues. Beyond its influence on music, reggae has also made a significant impact on fashion and art. The vibrant red, gold, and green colors of the Rastafarian flag, as well as the style of dreadlocks, inspired fashion trends worldwide. Furthermore, reggae’s iconic message of love and unity against oppression has shaped artistry in many forms, such as visual art, graffiti, and street art. Source: Reggae: More Than a Music Genre by Aviv Kotok The Cure - Jumping Someone Else's Train Released: Nov 20, 1979 Genre: Rock Released in: Italy and U.K. "On April 19, 2009, the band performed at the Coachella Festival in Cali...

R&B music often incorporates urbane, rocking, jazz based music with a heavy, insistent beat. R&B songs are usually melodic with a steady, semi predictable beat that uses a bass track. R&B music usually consists of piano, guitars, bass, drums, saxophone, and sometimes background vocalists. R&B and Reggae are both African based genres and because of that they have similar elements. They both have similar persistent beats often in 4/4 time. They also incorporate piano and bass guitar. Reggae originated in Jamaica... and it derived from the Jamaican phrase rege-rege, meaning rags or ragged clothing, it is used to describe a raggedy style of music that grew up in Jamaica around that time. Reggae is a genre of music that has roots in other genres as well as American Rhythm & Blues, calypso, and African music. Reggae was also developed out of rock steady music as audiences demanded a more steady beat and less all-l instrumental music. Reggae rose to acclaim in the 1970s an...

With the blues festival, which began in 1992, Lewis and Welch made it their mission to expose many of the surviving mid century blues greats to new audiences. Yes, the festival would bring in the big splashy names like Ray Charles or B.B. King, but they also made the point of giving a stage to lesser known greats. After about a dozen years, the Phil and Bill show came to an end when Welch bought out Lewis to become the club’s sole owner. Welch remodel the club, opening up its old L shaped confines to include new space in the club as well as a patio behind it. He also began to branch out into other forms of music and the club quickly became a regular landing spot for bands. Everything from New Orleans flavored R&B to Nashville country to Grateful Dead inspired California jam rock found a home at Moe’s. The club championed groups and performers that local audiences never would have encountered otherwise from the Native American blues rock Indigenous to the gonzo Russian novelty surf ...

Punk appealed to lower and middle class teenagers in Britain who grew up detesting the lifestyles and traditions of their parents. They felt they had no control over their lives and were destined to stay in poverty because of a class ridden social system. The youth saw rock as being played by wealthy stars and weren’t interested. They were anti fashion, wearing torn clothes with safety pins holding them together. Anarchy was enthusiastically supported by many British punk fans. Singer Joe Strummer had a more melodic approach to his vocals, combining this melodic sensibility with a rough, unpolished vocal timbre, fitting to the aggressive tone of the music. Since punk was such an aggressive style of music, it didn’t create a wide appeal to general population. The revitalized energy was appealing though, and many characteristics of it were integrated into a new style called New Wave. New Wave used the pulsebbased rhythms of punk, monotone vocals, and emotional alienation of punk music, b...

Mento music placed a strong emphasis on a rhythm created by the combination of drums, banjo guitars, flutes, and horns. Mento is described as having a performance mode with a rhythmic impulse, with a response type of singing that is African in origin, while the scale patterns, harmonic concepts, and verse and chorus song types are British. But, when performed, it was quintessentially Jamaican. Mento is regarded in some circles as the Jamaican equivalent to calypso. While some of the songs were aired regularly, others were banned as they were thought to be too sexually explicit. In the late 1950s, more young Jamaicans emerged as singers and musicians and began recording their music. Around this time a young politician of Lebanese descent, Edward Seaga, who developed a keen interest in Jamaican music and artists, established a modern recording studio that released early recordings of blues artists... In 1962, Seaga sold the company to Byron Lee, who renamed it Dynamic Sounds which woul...

One of the reasons why reggae music is so therapeutic is because it often features lyrics that are focused on positive themes and messages. Whether it’s Bob Marley singing about the power of love, or Peter Tosh promoting social justice, reggae music has a way of touching the soul and lifting the spirit. In addition to its positive lyrics, the rhythmic beats and bass heavy sound of reggae music have been shown to have a calming effect on the body and mind. The repetitive nature of the music, combined with its slow and steady beat, can help to create a sense of relaxation and peace. Source: Black History Month Special Beat The Blues: The Healing Power Of Reggae Music Reggae Music by Reggae North Judee Sill - Lopin' Along Thru the Cosmos Released on: Judee Sill album Written by: Judee Sill Released on: September 15, 1971 "Judee Sill was an American singer songwriter. She was the first artist signed to Asylum. She released her eponymous debut album in 1971." See Previous Song...