Who am I?
He was born in Texarkana, Texas. He was a pianist who was born into a musical family and published more than 40 Ragtime Pieces
Who is Scott Joplin.
This biblical story about an enslaved people escaping bondage was especially meaningful to enslaved African Americans.
What is the story of Exodus (Moses).
This is one of the most important musical characteristics of ragtime. It starts with an "S".
What is syncopation.
This city became an important center for the development of Modern Gospel Music .
What is Chicago, Illinois.
Mahalia Jackson performed at this hisotic event in 1963 where Dr. King delivered his "I have a dream" Speech.
What is the March on Washington.
Who is Kirk Franklin.
This religion strongly influenced the lyrics and themes of many spirituals.
What is Christianity?
This 1899 composition became Scott Joplin's most famous ragtime piece.
What is "Maple Leaf Rag"
Thomas Dorsey wrote this famous song following the tragic death of his wife and child. It was made even more famous by Mahalia Jackson.
Besides expressing Christian faith, spirituals could communicate feelings of suffering, hope, freedom, and this form of opposition to oppression.
What is resistance.
She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and got her start singing in church. Her powerful voice influenced the black church. She was one of the first most famous black women of her time.
Who is Mahalia Jackson.
This musical technique is one of the most recognizable characteristics of African American spirituals. One person lead and the others follow.
What is Call and Response
Ragtime was primarily associated with this instrument.
What is the Piano.
Gospel became an important form of expression during the 20th Century movement for racial equality.
What is the Civil Rights Movement.
Born in Villa Rica Georgia but moved to Chicago Illinois. Change the sound of the Negros Spiritual. Now we call it Gospel.
Who is Thomas Dorsey.
This spiritual references water and is associated with biblical imagery and freedom.
What is Wade in the Water.
Ragtime helped lay the foundation and musical groundwork for this genre of music that emerged in the early 20th Century.
What is Jazz.
Gospel music grew from this earlier form of African American religious musical tradition that was created during slavery.
What is the Negro Spiritual.