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African slaves were brought to America
African's were brought to America in boats with horrible living conditions to be sold to Americans. They were put to work hard, physical jobs for next to no if any money. When the came to America they brought their culture with them, including clothing, food and music. -
Work Songs
As the slaves started to endured the emotionally and physically draining lifestyle they would sing songs while they worked. The songs would use their classic culture sound with aspects of their new life. These songs were one for of freedom the slaves had and were a large part of their live and culture. -
Civil War begins
The civil war was a conflict between the north and south states of America on their different outlooks on slavery and state rights. The war ended up freeing the slaves, so the African Americans were free to express their culture. The war lasted until April m18, 1865 -
Slave songs were published
This collection of 136 African American songs was the first published presence of Africans Americans in the music culture. This collection of music was very influential for African decent music. -
African American music first recorded
The first recording of African American music was by Victor Records. This was a stepping stone for the presence of African Americans in the music business as well as inserting their culture into the music culture. -
First blues sheet music
In 1912 the first African American blues music was turned into sheet music and distributed to the public. The first song was "The Memphis Blues". This was significant because it was the first time their music was acknowledged not just for listening but to be played and learned by others. -
First Folk Blues Album
The first folk blues album was a monument as it proved the progress of the respect the African American culture received for their culture specifically their music. -
East Village Performance
Muddy Waters and B.B King performed a successful blues shows in New York to a large group of accepting and predominately white crowd.
