PROJECT TOPIC: Louis Armstrong’s 1929 recording of “(What Did I Do To Be So) Black and Blue” DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT CONTENTS: 1. Begin your essay by describing how Armstrong’s 1929 interpretation of the”(What Did I Do To Be So) Black and Blue” illustrates the characteristics of Jazz in the 1920s. (1 of 3 pages) 2. […]
Based on the viewings/readings and your own research, trace the evolution of ONE of the following genres of music: Blues, Jazz, Country, Western.
Genres of Music Below are several links for you to watch and listen to in light of the following prompt: Based on the viewings/readings and your own research, trace the evolution of ONE of the following genres of music: Blues, Jazz, Country, Western. Discuss how and why this musical form emerged in America (this is […]
Analyze the origins and history of a specific musical instrument. Analyze the origins of a particular musical style (excluding, Jazz, Country, and Hip-hop).
Expository Research Essay Write a five-paragraph expository* research essay (Introductory paragraph + three Body paragraphs and Concluding paragraph) on one of the following topics. All topics should be narrowed to a specific point (thesis). The essay must include a minimum of three secondary sources (looking for peer-reviewed journals/articles instead of google sites), but direct quotes […]
Discuss your initial understanding of the passage and how the reference material changed that understanding of the passage.
Connect reference material to the passage in Jazz First, read the passage in which the reference occurs: pp. 7-8 in Jazz by Toni Morrison. Then read the material in the reference link (http://northbysouth.kenyon.edu/1998/health/hospny.htm). Then reread the passage in light of the new information. In 350 words, discuss your initial understanding of the passage and how […]
Write a review of jazz, classical, rock or another genre of music on the internet
Write a review of jazz, classical, rock or another genre of music on the internet
Examine one style of (African American influenced) music exclusively (blues, gospel, jazz, hip hop, etc.)
You may examine one style of (African American influenced) music exclusively (blues, gospel, jazz, hip hop, etc.). If you choose this option I expect you to address the historical roots of the selected musical genre, identify some of its key innovators, and discuss its impact on American music. You also should identify at least two […]