The music of African Americans is one of the most poetic and inescapable ... Memphis, TN Smithsonian American Art Museum Rhythmic Blues National Museum of African American History and Culture Costume ...

Blues, Black!, which examines the influence of African American culture on modern American society. Includes scenes of Dr. Angelou discussing the function of music in Africa (used to communicate ...

In 1920 she made history as the first African-American artist ... “the ambassador who brought his all-American music to the world”. Like jazz, the blues is truly an “all-American music ...

This music label was founded in 1955 and ... gave me a first-hand perspective of the ways that the blues have influenced African American communities over the years. I had no idea that I would ...

Each of the museum's galleries focuses on how African American music changed through ... "Crossroads" gallery showcases the emergence of blues music. The "A Love Supreme" gallery teaches ...

The music of African Americans is one of the most poetic and inescapable ... Memphis, TN Smithsonian American Art Museum Rhythmic Blues National Museum of African American History and Culture Costume ...