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    modern pop and rock from the artists such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Also‚ in the ‘60s‚ they were containing songs that were use to protest. For example‚ Soul singer Sam Cooke wrote “A Change Is Gonna Come” and Bob Dylan wrote “Blowin’ in the Wind”. Both songs are responses to racism during the Civil Rights Movements. Also‚ other songs such as “Masters of War” by Bob Dylan and “The Unknown Soldier” by The Door are songs that protested the Vietnam War. In the ‘80s‚ hip-hop were introduced

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    Ray Charles Robinson and Steveland Hardaway Judkins are two of the most prolific composers of all times. Born and raised in the United States of America‚ they became legendary composers‚ singers‚ producers‚ and musicians of the 19th century. Their compositions were soulful in nature‚ and their styles ranged from rock and pop to blues and jazz. Ray Charles Robinson was known as The Pioneer of Rock Music. He influenced the lives of people worldwide‚ and he paved the way for various artists such

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    end" (Hill‚ 2016). Similar to freedom songs‚ peace songs also reflect real situaion that people were confronting‚ but peace song is seen as a fire to help people stand to protest for war ending (Schifferes‚ 2005). For example " Bob Dylan’s Blowin’ in the Wind - had as its last verse "how many years can a people exist before they’re allowed to be free." and "Yes‚ and how many deaths will it take till he knows. That too many people have died?" ( Schifferes‚ 2005). Also‚ many famous anti songs were

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    Ashley McCullers MUSI 2040 Vanessa Tome Sam Cooke and “A Change Is Gonna Come” In the midst of a time where black Americans were facing extreme ridicule and fighting for their rights‚ Sam Cooke arose from the Gospel music style and merged into the music known as Soul‚ a genre that spoke to the socially crumbling nation about peace and civil rights changes. Through his smooth style‚ velvety voice‚ handsome appearance‚ and appeal to black and white audiences alike‚ Sam Cooke made a difference in

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    Character – Shannon‚ Sabrina‚ William‚ Zach Consider the characters and how they are characterized so far in the text. How are they represented? What struggles do they have? How would you characterize them? Have any of the characters undergone any significant changes so far in the text? George: takes responsibility for Lennie‚ “Lennie!’ he said sharply. “Lennie for God’ sakes don’t drink so much.’…‘Lennie. You gonna be sick like you was last night.” (p.3)and he is also like Lennie’s mentor/role

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    January 9‚ 13- Lecture 2 • Blackface Minstrelsy • Betrays simultaneous fascinations and repulsion for African American culture (don’t imitate unless admire) • Appeared in the 1830’s and onward • As much a matter of class as a matter of race • Live entertainment in which white performers darkened their skin to imitate what they thought African American music sounded like (didn’t know much about African American culture or the south in general) • Ridiculed blacks and made profit • Northern

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    ifetime is not enough for music.” These were the words of Sergei Rachmaninoff‚ a Russian composer and pianist who was very influential in the twentieth century. Sergei had a very accurate perception of music and he understood the significance that music has. For some people‚ music is the center of their lives and it is the foundation on how they live. Everybody knows what music is and they all have heard a form of it but most people underestimate the value and power music has in our everyday lives

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    University of Huddersfield Referencing using APA 6th This guide shows you how to reference various resources both in the body of your work and how to write your reference list. For further help‚ visit the referencing library subject guide at http://hud.libguides.com/referencing Also check the academic skills tutors’ webpages at www.hud.ac.uk/students/academicskills This is a condensed version of the University Referencing Guide. The full version of the reference guide including further

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    Rock ‘n’ roll and 20th Century Culture According to Philip Ennis‚ rock ‘n’ roll emerged from the convergence of social transformations which resulted from World War II (Ryan 927). Despite its pop culture origins‚ rock music is arguably one of the strongest cultural factors to develop in this century. Artists such as Lennon‚ McCartney and Dylan defined the emotions of a generation and‚ in the last decade‚ it as even been acknowledged by members of the establishment which it hoped to

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    that work on ranches‚ are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don’t belong no place. . . . With us it ain’t like that. We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us. We don’t have to sit in no bar room blowin’ in our jack jus’ because we got no place else to go. If them other guys gets in jail they can rot for all anybody gives a damn. But not us. Who fears for Lennie‚ then the money for buying the land‚ and then fears that Lennie will cause them their

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