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white performers in “blackface” imitating their idea of stereotypical black music & dance |
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founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. in Detroit, all-black record label, “the sound of young America” |
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recreational use of this drug was influential in the development of Psychedelic Rock |
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basic blues pattern, 12 measures long, using 3 chords, 3-line lyrical pattern of AAB |
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Tin Pan Alley form, used by Stephen Foster, the Beatles’ “Yesterday,” Frank Sinatra, etc. |
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influenced by R&B & Country musical styles |
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Seattle brand of alternative rock – Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Nirvana |
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term for mexican americans |
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repetitive beat, steady tempo (four on the floor), straightforward & simple lyrics, harmony, & form |
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influenced by blues & psychedelic rock, the guitar heroes like Jimi Hendrix, mostly British |
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1970s cultural & musical style, do-it-yourself, anti-excess of other styles, US & UK |
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center of New York Punk scene in the 1970s |
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1990s blend of alternative rock, hip-hop, and metal |
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1972 film featuring a reggae soundtrack |
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1977 film featuring a disco soundtrack |
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Miami/Florida based hip-hop genre, danceable rhythm, electronic drum machine |
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computer/synthesizer-generated sound, influential in 80’s synth pop & early hip-hop |
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turntables, sampling funk music, break dancing, toasting |
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sub-style of hip-hop featuring laid-back grooves & violent lyrics – Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg |
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Classic: Written by professional songwriters wanting to cash in on the fascination with authentic negro music. Performed by nightclub singers such as Alberta Hunter and Ethel Waters. Gertrude “Ma” Rainey” – mother of blues and Bessie smith – empress of blues. Tin Pan Alley style. 12 bar structure made up of 3 phrases of four bars each. basic 3 chord pattern. a 3 line AAB text. |
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Country: Comes from Mississippi Delta region. The music of an impoverished black workforce. can be 8, 12, or 16 bar forms. many different uses of numbers of chords or riffs. different regional styles. Charley Patton, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Robert Johnson, |
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Geocenter of Rap: the Bronx |
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Birthplace of hip hop. economically devastated area in the 70s. “Hustlers Convention” very influential record. Run DMC and Public Enemy B.I.G. |
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Rap Geocenter: California |
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New school rap coming in the 80s. Smoother and more laid back than new york rap but often had darker lyrics. Ice-T, NWA, Ice Cube. Gangsta shit. Snoop Dog. Tupac. |
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2 live crew. thats about it. |
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achieving popularity in more than one marketing category |
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influences of gospel and blues. vocal sounds other than words |
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Dance oriented rythms, catchy melodies, call and response between vocals and instruments, and heavy reliance on repeated, rhythmically interlocking patterns. Rythm and horn sections. |
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Aimed at young white males 13-25. Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. excluded black artists. |
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Race music & Hillbilly music: |
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