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2 days ago · Associated with musical genres including Afropop, jazz, and world music, she was an advocate against apartheid and white-minority government in South Africa. Born in Johannesburg to Swazi and Xhosa parents, Makeba was forced to find employment as a child after the death of her father.
6 days ago · Identify and explain the differences between various styles/sub-genres of jazz between c. 1920 - 2000. Relate socio-political developments to musical developments in jazz. Distinguish and discuss various modes in which jazz is operative (music, culture, commerce).
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1 day ago · Laufey's world acts as a bridge between jazz, classical, and pop realms, creating a safe space for Gen Z to encounter new genres for themselves, on their own terms. She gently invites the listener to sit down in a space between old and new—an amalgamation of various styles, musicianship, and personality—and broaden their horizons.
5 days ago · Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues, ragtime, European harmony and African rhythmic rituals. [1][2][3][4][5][6] Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a major form of musical expression in traditional ...
2 days ago · Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Family Concert: What is The Jazz Age? featuring Catherine Russell takes young audiences on a journey through the “Roaring 20s” on Saturday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m. in Rose Theater. The Grammy-Award winning singer and masterful song interpreter takes families on a lively exploration of the 1920s—a time defined by decadence, […]
2 days ago · From captivating compositions to virtuosic performances, these releases encompass a wide range of styles and showcase the creativity and artistry of today's jazz musicians. Here is our curated selection of ten new jazz albums released this month (January 2024) that you need to know about!
