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Ragtimes Exposure 1900
In 1899 Scott Joplin released a new song that would be remembered for a very long time. His song "Maple Leaf Rag" became the first ever Ragtime composition. This created a major shift to music in America. Maple Leaf Rag was not only the best seller for sheet music which was & is expensive, but it also created the spark that would bring the sound of big noise music to popular heights. As ragtime was evolving, jazz began to flourish throughout America especially in New Orleans, and Louisville. -
Ragtimes Culture & it's Effects 1900
Culturally, a lot of African American people lived in the south at this time as well as they were also the famous musicians. African Americans brought their talents to the country which made jazz music transformational. Soul music which also sprung from jazz help create soul music, which developed from African American culture. We can see that, the Africans affected music majorly in this time period. -
Fun Fact of 1917
In 1917 the very first jazz recordings were made in history. Dixieland Jass Band One Step & Livery Stable Blues recorded their music for Victor labels which released in May of 1917. Although these bands did not invent jazz music, they helped to make jazz popular not only in North America but worldwide as well. -
Through out the 20s
Through out the 1920s, jazz music impacted American popular culture. The original sound of jazz that started in New Orleans, branched out making it self appealing to the various levels of society. During this period, jazz had a profound influence on the genre of jazz poetry which was the marriage of poetry and music based on the Harlem renaissance and the influence of African American writers. -
Through out the 20s part 2
Fashion in the 1920s was also influenced by jazz music. During the 1920s, flappers and fashion resulted in hemlines rising and necklines dropping. It was popular for women to wear short hair and men; baggy pants. These new fashion trends brightened peoples spirits and encouraged social outings to night clubs and lounges. -
Through out the 20s part 3
Jazz music during this period gave the green light for women to move beyond the traditional female role that was previously assigned to them by societal values. The Women's Liberation Movement, was catapulted because of jazz music, as it gave women a new way of rebelling the standards that were set by society. -
Through out the 20s part 4
For the first time in American history, what was once thought to be "bottom culture," began to rise to the top. African American jazz music became very desirable and was finally given respect as an African American art form. The culture of a minority population became that, which the majority craved. -
The Great Depression
As jazz had flourished all over America and Europe, not every jazz band was as successful as the other. When the Great Depression hit America this meant a lot less large audiences. Not so surprisingly white jazz bands would continue to prosper because of their commercial success, connections & record labels. As Jim Crow segregation laws were in action and black bands were commercially less successful then white bands, this resulted to black bands default in finding audiences to perform for. -
The Great Depression Continued
Since black jazz bands could not perform as much as white bands in America, a lot of black musicians found themselves performing in Europe. They were welcomed with open arms in European night clubs and audiences. -
Through out the 30s
Jazz music during the 1930s continued to spread its routes into "mainstream music." The music industry recognized its popularity especially among the young people attending American colleges & high schools. The big band era which clearly dominated music in the 1930s, reached out to larger audiences because it was able to incorporate jazz with other forms of popular music. This brought some relief to struggling musicians during a difficult time, as it was a means for providing employment. -
The End of the 30s
The 1930s had forced jazz to grow up and reinvent itself. It also ensured that jazz music would continue to evolve and be apart of American culture through out the years to come. -
In the 40s
In the 1940s, blues music became the influence for rock and roll. While jazz evolved into the new hype called be-bop. Country and folk music gained new popularity as well. An important factor of the 1940s was the rise of youth culture. It was teenagers that were responsible for starting new trends. In this era the first "teen stars" were found. Like teen idol Frank Sinatra, he drew in new audience for popular music. There were many musical cross styles developing in the 1940s. -
In the 40s part 2
Unfortunately, the 40s were over taken by the affects of World War II. A great part of American culture was primarily focused on the war. It was a time when people were down and had to think about things like rationing, spending less and working to support the war. After the war, the populations spirit was once again lifted and began to focus on reviving pop culture. Music, films, fashion & sports. -
In the 40s part 3
Mixing R & B with blues became rockabilly. Most notably performers like Elvis Presley & Bill Haley gained momentum with devoted young fans. Singers like Haley & Presley were white but performed & sang in a black style. This created much controversy from parents that were concerned with 'race music,' as they feared it would corrupt their children. -
In the 40s part 4
People listened to music on the radio mostly, as phonograph players were just beginning to be affordable for the average family. Radio stations censored a lot of the music & some even became formatted to a talk only program because of the concern of the music of the times. Songs from the 1940s were considered to be romantic & funny as many Americans were away at war & loved the familiar music that took me home. -
Welcoming the 50s
The 50s were a time for change & the music reflected the cultural changes that were in motion, while still keeping old societal norms. Racial tensions had become strained while the civil rights actions was in its beginning fazes & a lot of music at the time was reflecting this. As many African American artists were rising to stardom as R & B & Rock 'n' Roll musicians. Unfortunately, a lot of them had been forgotten & thrown to the dust and / or were denied access to audiences. -
Welcoming the 50s part 2
A lot of people had believed that multiple white artists had stolen African American music & had capitalized it for their own benefit. An example of this is, when Pat Bonne a white musician, covered the song 'Tutti Frutti' by Little Richard. Surprisingly, Bonne's version hit higher on the charts the Little Richard! Bonnes cover of Tutti Frutti had been considered to be the 'inferior' version of the song! (Music played in the 1950's Popular music in the 50s, The People History). -
Welcoming the 50s part 2
During the 1950s, America was a nation where people believed that their country was on the verge of a nuclear war. At the same time, this was a place where the "popular culture" of television was gaining inevitable strength. America's population was also growing. Elvis Presley was the King of Rock 'n' Roll. In the 50s, he sang on television for the first time & his popularity sky rocketed because he moved his body in such a way that, many parents thought was encouraging sexual behaviour. -
Welcoming the 50s part 3
The young generation yearned for more, while their parents, pastors & priests wanted to shut Elvis down. The young generation could not get enough of the rock 'n' roll sound. Their music was played on records & on the radio. Now they were able to watch it on the television programme called 'American Band Stand.' -
Work Cited Part 1
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Work Cited Part 2
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Work Cited Part 3
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Wrok cited part 4
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