The Black Musical Tradition: Journey of the Drum
Music is an important part of the Black Cultural heritage. In The Black Musical Tradition, Robin Walker places the various types of African and African-derived music into a historical context. He tells the fascinating story of Black Music from Ancient Egyptian times to the HipHop era.
He shows the links and commonalities that underlie Black Music with a discussion that includes African Court Music, Highlife, Work Song, Blues, Gospel, Ragtime, Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Reggae, HipHop, Techno and House.
The Black Musical Tradition also answers questions such as …
1. What are the key musical elements that define Black Music?
2. Who really invented Rock and Roll?
3. Is House and Techno really a part of the Black Musical tradition?
This lecture essay contains 18 illustrations.
Music is an important part of the Black Cultural heritage. In The Black Musical Tradition, Robin Walker places the various types of African and African-derived music into a historical context. He tells the fascinating story of Black Music from Ancient Egyptian times to the HipHop era.
He shows the links and commonalities that underlie Black Music with a discussion that includes African Court Music, Highlife, Work Song, Blues, Gospel, Ragtime, Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Reggae, HipHop, Techno and House.
The Black Musical Tradition also answers questions such as …
1. What are the key musical elements that define Black Music?
2. Who really invented Rock and Roll?
3. Is House and Techno really a part of the Black Musical tradition?
This lecture essay contains 18 illustrations.
