African-American influence on American music 4 Articles

by Carrington M. Nye

Where would we be today musically without the influence of our African-American ancestors? Pretty drab, that's where! The African-American influence upon the world of music was one of the greatest gifts given us by this ...read more

by Gary Davis

I didn't know much about music even though I learned to play piano and trumpet at a fairly early age. Further, I came from a musical family. However, music is a dynamic commentary on society, as well as a comforting salv...read more

by Ken74

"Legends of Soul" Jazz, reggae, rhythm & blues, Music's in our blood, Our history, our roots Listen close, to every name, Reminisce, till your soul is shook, Introducing... Jerry Butler, Fats Domino, and Sam Cook,...read more

by Scott Detweiler

In honor of February being Black History Month, I decided to put into writing my own perspective on the impact that African Americans have had on the American Culture in the 20th century, with a musical perspective, of cou...read more