Cultural Context
The Blues originated where?
Deep South
This genre Emerged in a time of struggle following the civil war and the great migration.
Blues
Dj used these to mix and scratch records
Turntables
Blues Artist famous for "Moaning at Midnight" and also known for his influence on rock music
Robert Johnson
Hip hop provided a platform to discuss systemic issues, racism, poverty, and inequality to which community?
Marginalized Communities
Hip hop originated in this region.
The Bronx, New York
This genre was influenced by the dance culture and funk's Groove Rhythm
Hip Hop
A Vocal style in which artists speak rhythmically and in rhyme often addressing social and political issues.
Rapping
Credited with popularizing hip hop by introducing the use of breakbeats at parties
DJ Kool Herc
Blues Laid the groundwork for which genres?
Rock & Roll, Jazz
Hip Hop Music often addresses themes related to
Early Hip Hop Culture was centered around these where DJs spun records and MCs would entertain the crowd.
Block Parties
Typically follows the chord progression
Influential in fostering hip hop culture and bringing elements of funk and soul into music.
Afrika Bambataa
Hip hop Helped influence what movement in America?
Black Lives Matter
A popular urban dance genre that was created while dancing during the instrumental breaks of songs
Break dance
Economic Hardships faced by African American Communities influenced lyrical themes of what.
Poverty and Social Injustice.
A traditional African American musical pattern where a vocal line is answered by an instrumental line.
Call and Response
Renowned for his expressive guitar playing and vocal style. Also, from Mississippi.
B.B. KING
What did Blues Allow African Americans to Express?
Emotions and Experiences
Which Major Music Festival helped bring blues music into the Public Eye in the 1960s
Newport Jazz Festival.
The 4 Elements of Hip Hop Are
Rapping
Graffitti
Breakdancing
DJing
Often expresses personal pain, heartache, and stories of everyday life.
Lyrics
Known for his innovative DJ techniques and contributions to the genre.
DJ Grandmaster Flash
Who performed the famous song "The Message", which addressed social issues in the 1980s
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.