1. Music: Its Purposes in the African American Community Other
A reason for this lack of actual song is how the slave trade broke up the African cultures and families. ... In the 1930s, Jazz began to split into two styles, one was a conservative style called Swing, while the other had a faster tempo and more energy than Jazz was called Bebop. ... During this time (1860s-1930s), an African American person could be killed and/or endanger the lives of their family and community if they openly spoke their mind. ...
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- Grade Level: High School