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    Afro

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    AFRO-ASIAN POETRY (Report Summary) Report By: Ortiz‚ John Benj A. AFRICAN POETRY a. History b. Themes c. Prominent Works and Poets B. ASIAN POETRY d. History e. Themes f. Prominent Works and Poets C. COMPARISON AND CONTRAST g. Comparison of African Poetry and Asian Poetry h. Contrast of African Poetry and Asian Poetry ------------------------------------------------- AFRICAN POETRY I. II. HISTORY Pre-Colonial Era 1. Poetry

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    Exam 1 study guide: Introduction: Studying Rock 1. What to listen for in rock
2. Typical formal types in American popular music 3. Who’s playing what: instrumentation in rock Study all the songs covered in this chapter and know the musical elements related to them Chapter 1: The World Before Rock nRoll People/musicians/labels/terms: Tin Pan Alley‚ big band jazz‚ doo-wop‚ Frank Sinatra‚ Ralph Peer‚ Jimmie Rodgers‚ Acuff-Rose‚ Louis Jordan‚ Chess Records‚ Mercury‚ Records‚ King Records‚ Atlantic

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    Folk Rock Music Analysis

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    Folk rock is a musical style that combines elements of folk music and rock music. In its earliest form‚ the term referred to a genre that arose in the United States and the United Kingdom around the mid-1960s. This type of music was started by the Los Angeles band The Byrds‚ who began playing traditional folk music and Bob Dylan-penned material with rock instrumentation‚ in a style heavily influenced by The Beatles and other British bands. The term "folk rock" was itself first coined by the United

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    Sweet Child O’Mine: How Rock Music Shapes the Identity of American Youth The question I will be researching is “How Rock Music Shapes the identity of American youth.” This question stems from curiosity and personal interest in music psychology. I chose this topic because music plays a large part in my everyday life and I am interested in researching the social impact it has on the identity of the youth. Contrary to what others may say‚ I believe that this topic is very important. Understanding what

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    no difference when it comes to rock and roll. Since the late 1950s when women first began to make their entry into rock and roll until now‚ women have been making great strides in the industry. However‚ as James Brown and Betty Jean Newsome state in their 1966 single‚ “this is a man’s world”. Women have constantly been cheated out of credit and money. They have also not been taken seriously as musicians. They have been oversexualised‚ as well‚ in rock and roll. As Runaways’ Joan Jett says‚ “People

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    1.What is popular music? Popular music is any music since industrialization in the mid 1800s that is in line with the tastes and preferences of the middle class. 2.What theme does pop music typically use in the lyrics? Describe one pop song that uses this theme. Why is this theme such a popular one? Pop music typically uses love as the theme in the lyrics. For example‚ “Baby” by Justin Bieber uses the theme love. This theme is a popular one because the theme love uses emotion and is relatable

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    Popular Music Under Siege

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    POPULAR MUSIC UNDER SIEGE Beginning in the 1980s‚ religious fundamentalists and some parents’ groups have waged a persistent campaign to limit the variety of cultural messages available to American youth by attacking the content of some of the music industry’s creative products. These attacks have taken numerous forms‚ including a call by the Parents’ Music Resource Center (PMRC) for the labeling of recordings whose themes or imagery relate to sexuality‚ violence‚ drug or alcohol use‚ suicide

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    Life in the 1950s was meant for fun‚ excitement‚ and innovation‚ especially in the areas of music and dance. After the World War II‚ people’s life began to prosper as well as the economy. People started to gain more access to things they want‚ and teenagers and young adults desperately wanted something new‚ cool‚ and exciting. The era of 1950s was the creation of rock and roll-the most popular music of the time. It is a blend of the Southern blues‚ gospel‚ country music‚ and a strong back beat. Also

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    Music 262.2—Rock Music: History and Social Analysis Syllabus Fall 2013 Instructor: Brad Ard‚ Office‚ Kimbrough 241; Telephone: 335-7122; email: Bradley.ard@wsu.edu. Messages may also be left at the Music Program Office; Telephone: 335-8524 Office hours: by appointment. Catalog Description: MUS 262 Rock Music: History and Social Analysis 3 Credits: History and analysis of rock music related to its African American origins‚ its societal role‚ and its diverse development and impact. Meeting

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    Chinese Americans are immigrants who either have contracts or became evacuated people who have immigrated and move to the States together. The constant belief of all immigrants coming on the journey was the idea of recollecting the genuine or ideal goal of a well fundamentally and improved for a better life in the future and their children. The fusion of Asian American culture is integrated through the western mainstream. Today they become and remain as the fastest growing minority group in the United

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