《Lesson 13 - Music in America》.ppt

American Culture and Society Shandong Normal University Professor David Alexander Music in America Music in America Music in the USA reflects America’s multi-ethnic population A diverse array of styles The United States has the worlds largest music industry American music is heard around the world Music in America Internationally-recognizable genres Other, less recognizable genres Music in America Much of modern popular music can trace its roots to the emergence in the late 19th century of African American blues and the growth of gospel music in the 1920s A few examples of diversity in American music. Cajun and Creole music of Louisiana Folk and popular styles of Hawaii music Bluegrass and old time music of the Southeastern states Music in America Music intertwines with aspects of American social and cultural identity Folk Music Music of the lower classes Music of the “Hill Country” #1 Folk Music Drive Thru Blues and Spirituals Originated in African-American communities of primarily the Deep South of the United States Robert Johnson – An influential Delta Blues Musician #2 Classical Music written in the United States but in the European classical music tradition #3 Popular Mix Big Band The big band is a type of musical ensemble associated with jazz Popular during the Swing Era from the early 1930s until the late 1950s Bands consist of approximately 12 to 25 musicians #4 Benny Goodman Gospel Gospel music - written to express either personal, spiritual or a communal belief regarding Christian life Gospel music in general is characterized by dominant vocals (often with strong use of harmony) referencing lyrics of a religious nature, particularly Christian #5 Yolanda Adams Jazz Originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States Usually more instrumental than vocal Confluence of African and European music traditions #6 Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong and Charlie Parker Countr