Roots of Black Music
What kind of songs did enslaved people sing to give them hope?
Spirituals
What emotion did Blues music often express?
Sadness and struggle
What song became a symbol of hope in the Civil Rights Movement?
“We Shall Overcome”
Where did hip-hop start?
The Bronx, New York
True or False: Black music influenced almost all types of music.
True
What was one way music was used in the Underground Railroad?
Songs carried secret directions, like “Follow the Drinking Gourd.
Who is a famous jazz trumpet player?
Louis Armstrong
Who sang “A Change Is Gonna Come”?
Sam Cooke
Name two parts of hip-hop culture
Rap, DJing, breakdancing, graffiti
Name one modern singer influenced by Black music.
Beyoncé, Rihanna, The Weeknd, Lizzo, etc.
What style of singing came from African traditions and used back-and-forth responses?
Call-and-response
What big cities became centers for jazz in the 1900s?
New Orleans, Chicago, New York
Who wrote “Mississippi Goddam”?
Nina Simone
Name one famous hip-hop artist today.
Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Nicki Minaj, etc.
Why do we celebrate Black music?
honor its history and impact
What instrument was very important in African music and later Black music in America?
Drums
Which singer was called the “Empress of the Blues”?
Bessie Smith
Why was music important during the Civil Rights Movement?
It gave people courage and hope
What style mixes singing and hip-hop?
R&B
What does it mean when we say “Black music is world music”?
People everywhere enjoy it and it shaped many types of music
How did music help enslaved people survive hard work in the fields?
Work songs helped keep rhythm, unity, and strength.
How did jazz and blues influence future music styles?
They inspired rock, soul, R&B, and more.
What kind of music helped lift people’s spirits during this time?
Gospel music
How has hip-hop influenced the world outside of music?
Fashion, language, and art
How does Black music keep growing today?
New artists make new songs that reach people everywhere