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This marks the beginning of African slaves being brought to American therefore bringing their musical styles with them as well.
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Slaves are denied ways to buy out of slavery.
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This allowed African Americans to no longer have to hide meanings behind the lyrics of their working songs.
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Slave Songs of the United States was able to be published because of the recent freeing of slaves.
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His family risked being martyred for being Jewish so his family fled to the United States.
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"Marie From Sunny Italy" marks Berlin's first big hit in America
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This marked one of the only areas where black culture was being accepted during this time.
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The Great Migrations marks a time when the black population could move north and take their variations of blues, jazz, and spiritual music with them.
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Berlin's patriotism was such a big hit that this song almost replaced The National Anthem.
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Puerto Rican debt and cheap airflight marked to reasons for so much travel at this time.
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Puerto Ricans continued to flow into the United States.
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Puerto Ricans continued to flow into the United States.
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Puerto Ricans continued to flow into the United States.
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Puerto Ricans continued to flow into the United States.
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Although looked down on for his activism, he finally received his green card allowing him an endless stay in America.
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This marks his first success in America and in music for that matter.
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- Grammy Award Winner for Best Latin Performer
- Billboard's "Artist of the Year" and "Album of the Year"
- Two American Music Awards
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She left her drug addicted father behind and found a better life in a signed record deal with Def Jam Records.
