It was the year of 1899 on the day April 29 when Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was born. This talented musician was born in the city of Washington D.C. Growing up Edward had two big musical performers that had a big influence on his life‚ which was his mom and dad. At an early age Edward took liking to playing the piano. “Young Edward started piano lessons with a local teacher‚ unforgettably called Mrs. Clinkscales‚ at the age of about eleven.” (Bradbury‚ 2005). For his smooth playing of instruments
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passion for music and not a day goes by that I don’t listen to it. Music not only carries me throughout my daily routine‚ I believe it runs through my veins in which it has affected my life in positive and negative ways. Although‚ there are some similarities in the ways that I am affected negatively and positively‚ there are some distinct differences that make music a positive and negative part of my life. Music can have many positive effects on a person’s health. For example‚ music has been proven
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The 1920’s are a time filled with American culture and a mix of everything new technologies‚ different cultural views and newly broken barriers. Jazz music was also brought into the lives of white civilians bringing a whole new culture mix to areas otherwise recognized as segregated. These new styles of life and music brought together two different communities yet also set problems for both. Seen as a time of shine and beauty not all was black and white and with the aid of colored writers and poets
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been dreaming of for years. I not only got to have that experience for myself‚ but I shared it with someone who meant a great deal to me‚ and had it not been for him I would have never had the chance to make that opportunity happen. Music has been a big part of my life since the age of five. My mother had me participate in major community events as I was growing up‚ and in my school’s musicals. Singing was something I used to channel most of my energy to‚ and as I got older I valued watching others
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advancements in all aspects of life whether it be scientifically or creational (creatively). Technology is part of every person’s life and without it we wouldn’t be able to move forward. So why do we want to move back? Although many of us are for technology and the new scientific and social developments that come with it but there are others that are not so fond of it and complain that technology is taking over our lives and some people argue that technology may be the cause of our lack of social skill
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Silence: Censoring Music‚ Censoring Our Imaginations Music provides a powerful form of expression that at its most basic level helps to entertain while containing the power to cause revolutions -- both cultural and political. (Hall) Whether you are a fan of heavy metal music or classical music‚ there is no denying that a life without music would be a very boring world indeed. Yet there are people out there that want to destroy this long-revered art form. People who call music a bad influence
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Animals are Our Lives “Clearly‚ animals know more than we think‚ and think a great deal more than we know.” - Irene M. Pepperberg. I agree with this quote because I believe that animals help humans more than we give them credit for. Many animals are service animals or just companions. Short‚ tall‚ or small‚ animals are an important part of making humans who we are today. To begin with‚ animals can save peoples lives in some situations. For example‚ in the chapter‚ “Dogs Make Us Humans” from the
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we all have a dream about our lives. We’ve came from a country that allows us to dream and create our future. Personally‚ I believe that the American dream is just to live your life how you choose and to be happy with it. Not everyone will want a white-picket fence with kids and a dog‚ so I believe that as long as you’re happy with your life that you’ve completed your American dream. Despite my belief that the American dream does indeed still exist‚ completing our dream in today’s world can
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The Relevance of Noah’s Ark to Our Life In movie‚ there were two country called Sodom and Gomorrah. These two countries were frequently in war. In the last war which Noah participated in‚ Sodom was so happy about their triumph that God was angry. God decided to punish the evil people. Noah did not want this thing happened so he asked a favor of God hoping he would not die out all people. God asked Noah to write a list. If you were in the list‚ you would not die. People were all in jealousy and
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How Attitude Shape Our Life We have very often heard people saying that Attitude is how one shapes his or her life. Now what exactly is Attitude? Attitude is basically how one assesses on factors like people‚ objects‚ issues or events. They could either be positive or negative‚ that depends on how one views the situation. Based on researches‚ it has been understood that there are several components that makes up a persons attitude. The components could be like for example‚ an emotional
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