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African Roots of the Jazz Evolution

By:By Karlton E. Hester, Ph.D.
Publisher:Cognella, Inc. - Books
Print ISBN:9781634874984
eText ISBN:9781516564859
Edition:3
Copyright:2016
Format:Page Fidelity

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This text discusses how jazz style evolved from its original source – traditional African music. Reflecting the continental interaction and cultural development that took place over centuries, the book explores how melodic, structural, rhythmic, and other musical elements from Africa are manifested in African-American spirituals, the blues, and various jazz forms.

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