African American Music in
U.S. History
Hopefully this timeline offers an understanding of the development of African American music in the United States.
17th century
1619
Slavery begins in the US
The first group of African Slaves arrive in Virginia.
Spirituals & Work Songs
With the arrival of the slaves, the history of black US music begins in their conversion to christianity and their work in the field
1861
19th Century
U.S. Civil War begins
The primary cause of the conflict was over ending the practice of slavery in the southern states of the union.
1863
Emancipation Proclamation
Executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War declares all slaves free in the United States.
1865
U.S. Civil War Ends
African American Music in
U.S. History
Hopefully this timeline offers an understanding of the development of African American music in the United States.
19th Century
Post-Slavery U.S.
Though no longer property, black Americans suffer from the failed promises of reconstruction and suffer under the social discrimination and Jim Crow laws, which furthered institutional racism.
Birth of the Blues
After the civil war, the blues was added among the musical traditions of African Americans and it gradually became the most influential of all the genres.
Ragtime
Ragtime is a lively music genre from the early 20th century known for its syncopated rhythms and piano melodies. It blends African-American and European musical traditions and was popularized by composers like Scott Joplin.
19th Century
Jazz Music
20th Century
The most international of al African American musics is born in New Orleans at the turn of the century. Jazz has transcended borders and time, being the oldest of the US musical genres still active.
1941
U.S. Entry into WWII
US entry into WWII provided African American women and men the rare to enter the labor force and improve their living conditions
African American Music in
U.S. History
Hopefully this timeline offers an understanding of the development of African American music in the United States.
R & B Music
Rhythm and blues (R&B) is a genre that blends jazz, gospel, and blues, originating in the 1940s. It features strong rhythms, soulful vocals, and a focus on emotional expression. Over time, R&B evolved, incorporating elements of funk, pop, and hip-hop, and remains influential in contemporary music.
Gospel Goes Mainstream
Gospel music began gaining mainstream attention in the mid-20th century. Its rise to prominence is often attributed to the 1940s and 1950s, with the widespread popularity of gospel recordings and performances. The genre's influence grew significantly with the success of artists like Mahalia Jackson.
20th Century
Civil Rights Movement Begins
1950s
The civil rights movements begins, a movement characterized by a nationwide initiative to grant equal opportunity to black americans as well as end segregation.
Rock n Roll
Rock and roll is a genre that emerged in the 1950s, characterized by its energetic rhythms, strong beats, and fusion of rhythm and blues with country music.
Motown is founded
1959
African American Music in
U.S. History
Hopefully this timeline offers an understanding of the development of African American music in the United States.
Soul Music
Soul music emerges during the 1950s and 1960s, combining elements of gospel, rhythm and blues, and jazz to create deeply emotional and powerful vocal performances.
1965
The Civil Rights Act is signed, ending institutional segregation in the United States.
1965, 1968
MLK and Malcom X Murders
Malcom X is murderd in 1965 while Dr. King is assasinated in 1968
20th Century
Funk Music
Funk music eme rges in the late 1960s, characterized by its rhythmic groove, syncopated bass lines, and emphasis on strong, danceable beats.
1970s
Disco
Disco emerges in the 1970s as part of DJ driven musical genre that was promoted at African American, Latinx, and Gay clubs.
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African American Music in
U.S. History
Hopefully this timeline offers an understanding of the development of African American music in the United States.
17th century
1619
Slavery begins in the US
The first group of African Slaves arrive in Virginia.
Spirituals & Work Songs
With the arrival of the slaves, the history of black US music begins in their conversion to christianity and their work in the field
1861
19th Century
U.S. Civil War begins
The primary cause of the conflict was over ending the practice of slavery in the southern states of the union.
1863
Emancipation Proclamation
Executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War declares all slaves free in the United States.
1865
U.S. Civil War Ends
African American Music in
U.S. History
Hopefully this timeline offers an understanding of the development of African American music in the United States.
19th Century
Post-Slavery U.S.
Though no longer property, black Americans suffer from the failed promises of reconstruction and suffer under the social discrimination and Jim Crow laws, which furthered institutional racism.
Birth of the Blues
After the civil war, the blues was added among the musical traditions of African Americans and it gradually became the most influential of all the genres.
Ragtime
Ragtime is a lively music genre from the early 20th century known for its syncopated rhythms and piano melodies. It blends African-American and European musical traditions and was popularized by composers like Scott Joplin.
19th Century
Jazz Music
20th Century
The most international of al African American musics is born in New Orleans at the turn of the century. Jazz has transcended borders and time, being the oldest of the US musical genres still active.
1941
U.S. Entry into WWII
US entry into WWII provided African American women and men the rare to enter the labor force and improve their living conditions
African American Music in
U.S. History
Hopefully this timeline offers an understanding of the development of African American music in the United States.
R & B Music
Rhythm and blues (R&B) is a genre that blends jazz, gospel, and blues, originating in the 1940s. It features strong rhythms, soulful vocals, and a focus on emotional expression. Over time, R&B evolved, incorporating elements of funk, pop, and hip-hop, and remains influential in contemporary music.
Gospel Goes Mainstream
Gospel music began gaining mainstream attention in the mid-20th century. Its rise to prominence is often attributed to the 1940s and 1950s, with the widespread popularity of gospel recordings and performances. The genre's influence grew significantly with the success of artists like Mahalia Jackson.
20th Century
Civil Rights Movement Begins
1950s
The civil rights movements begins, a movement characterized by a nationwide initiative to grant equal opportunity to black americans as well as end segregation.
Rock n Roll
Rock and roll is a genre that emerged in the 1950s, characterized by its energetic rhythms, strong beats, and fusion of rhythm and blues with country music.
Motown is founded
1959
African American Music in
U.S. History
Hopefully this timeline offers an understanding of the development of African American music in the United States.
Soul Music
Soul music emerges during the 1950s and 1960s, combining elements of gospel, rhythm and blues, and jazz to create deeply emotional and powerful vocal performances.
1965
The Civil Rights Act is signed, ending institutional segregation in the United States.
1965, 1968
MLK and Malcom X Murders
Malcom X is murderd in 1965 while Dr. King is assasinated in 1968
20th Century
Funk Music
Funk music eme rges in the late 1960s, characterized by its rhythmic groove, syncopated bass lines, and emphasis on strong, danceable beats.
1970s
Disco
Disco emerges in the 1970s as part of DJ driven musical genre that was promoted at African American, Latinx, and Gay clubs.
www.loremipsum.com
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With Genially templates, you can include visual resources to wow your audience. You can also highlight a particular sentence or piece of information so that it sticks in your audience’s minds, or even embed external content to surprise them: Whatever you like! Do you need more reasons to create dynamic content? No problem! 90% of the information we assimilate is received through sight and, what’s more, we retain 42% more information when the content moves.