2020 Black History – Music

Hello Everyone,

When thinking about the Historical account of Black Americans, it is a past filled with hope, pain, death, and love. 

As I thought about the Black History Project I would write about for 2020, I decided on music. I wanted to look at all the genres Classical, Gospel, Jazz, RagTime, etc. However, as I moved through the styles, it became clear that there are sub-categories, on top of sub-categories, and needless to say, gradually, I became overwhelmed. 

I notice the music artist crossed paths with one another, especially during the 1920s, 1930s,1940s and on, and on. For the most part, they supported and worked to help one another in their musical achievements while facing the hardness of racial equality.

Most of the artists come with a background washed in the music of their life in the Church. Often, they sung in clubs on Saturday night and in the church choir on Sunday morning.

This Black History project is the hardest project I’ve done. So, I concluded I would highlight the musician, singers, etc. said to be the parent (of a particular music genre) and maybe a couple whose path crossed and worked closely together for a while.

The following Genres will be published during February. There are so many artists I would love to bring to the forefront, but I would not do them justice. I will try to tell you where you can find more information than I’m able to cover accurately.

The Genres covered will be:

Classical music by Black musicians

Opera

Ragtime

Blues

Gospel

Jazz

The project will start with an article written by John H. Hudson. “The impact of African-American music on American culture.” John is a longtime friend, author, and Executive Coach. He is also the first male invited to write for Darlene J. Harris 

I am privileged when people from my past are willing to contribute to the projects I published. Friends are important to me and John is one of those friends. 

I sincerely hope you enjoy the 2020 Black History Project.

As always, it is my pleasure to be in your presence.

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Introducing Darlene Janice Harris "I do not want Christ's death to be found vain in me. Therefore, each step I take must count and be purposefully forged for someone's growth toward God's desire and His glory." Experience: Ministry Development, Public Speaking, Workshop Creation.

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  1. I’ll look forward to these articles, Darlene. wjz

    On Sat, Feb 1, 2020 at 9:26 PM Darlene J. Harris Speaker, Writer, Author, Coach wrote:

    queendjh posted: “Hello Everyone, When thinking about the Historical > account of Black Americans, it is a past filled with hope, pain, death, and > love. As I thought about the Black History Project I would write about for > 2020, I decided on music. I wanted to look at all t” >

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    2. Hi Darlene,

      I also concur with Wilma! Thank you for writing about the Black History Project from the perspective of music and culture in about a dozen of your blog posts. I would like to reciprocate with my own contributions to the ragtime genre at https://soundeagle.wordpress.com/2012/10/29/soundeagle-in-art-music-and-ragtime/

      Please enjoy and feel free to leave your feedback at the comment section of my said post.

      Happy April to you and Wilma!

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      1. Thank you for stopping by and viewing all of the project on Black History and Music! I will take a look at the recommended sight about ragtime music. Thank you again!

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