The theme of music is depicted in the scenes of Cooking’ with Aunt Ethel, The Gospel According to Miss Roj, and The-Last-Mama-on-the-Couch. We could hear music of Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, and the Temptations. Including music from these artist adds to the importance gospel music has on African-American culture and overall U.S history because stereotyping is also seen in some of the scenes. In Cooking with Aunt Ethel the Blues is mainly heard, and although we focus on Gospel music, Blues origin dates back to the slave trading and Africans bringing their musical tradition of spirituals over. We see Aunt Ethel throwing in ingredients of style, rhythms, attitude, “oops I put to much, don't ask me what to do with the batch of…
Today many artists are seeing Joni Mitchell as an influence including Ellie Goulding and Corinne Bailey Rae. Joni’s songs has helped inspire artists to make their own songs but have also helped their career sky rocket. Judy Collins’ career has grown ever since she had covered Joni’s song Both Sides Now. Her cover had peaked in the top ten charts in national music. Not only did this success help Judy Collins but Mitchell as well.…
During the career of Ma Rainey there was another woman who was having a good time in her music life. Her name is Bessie Smith, she had very humble beginning. Source 4 says “In childhood she danced on street corners for coins to help her family”. That was her beginning as an artist, even though she did did not have something similar to a big debut in a important place, she started from the bottom and continued going to the top. Bessie Smith was influenced by Ma Rainey a very important woman of the Blues style.…
In the song Id Rather Go Blind Beyonce hit it right on point every soulful note down to every push of volume. It was very sentimental. Beyonce tends to be that type of person in her music where somehow you can tell her story.…
She is even an activist for women rights. This women is the Queen of Rap/Jazz, and her name is Queen Latifah. The simplest thing can make a person start to love music. For this black women it was the nickname she had been given as a child.…
Under the Influence: Discrimination Since the start of the 21st century, racial diversity has increased and the nation’s minority population has grown substantially. Minorities today are the majority in many parts of the country. Studies predict that if current rates of the national population continue to trend the way it has for the past 20 year, then by 2035, minorities will outnumber non-Hispanic caucasians. There are many benefits and advantages of diversity, however, there are also challenges and barriers. It is important to note that the very communities that are growing are also the ones that are experiencing significant obstacles, disparities and discrimination.…
Being a musician takes lots of skill. Many different styles have different challenges and can make or break an artist career. Talent plays a big part in a musician’s life. Many capable artists including, soul singer, pianist and songwriter, Aretha Franklin have made many accomplishments in their lifetime. Aretha’s career is such a big success from every part of her early life,the many awards she has earned to her life now.…
Although some might argue that King’s main influence in pursing her own singer-songwriter…
Katy Boozer Mrs. Geren English 102-48 March 17, 2017 A Father and Son After first reading and analyzing the poem titled "My Papa's Waltz" by Theodore Roethke, a negative or positive feeling could be shaped. Because of a portion of the words in this poem, it is reasonable why this sort of response could be evoked. Basic speculation allows one to better comprehend what Roethke may truly mean. Throughout the poem, the rhyme scheme, mood, figurative language, the tone of the author, and the possible alternate interpretations of parts of the poem create a story about a young boy and his father in a loving voice.…
The way her songs are formed, they flow perfectly and is successful because it grabs the attention of the audience. The song’s beat and words make the audience not only listen to the song but sing the song. The structure of her songs have won many awards because her voice gives the songs life. Jessie J not only has a strong impowering voice, but she is also a great performer which is essential for herself and for the songs to stand out. In her performences she always likes to interact with her fans, this important because she acknowleges them.…
Gospel, Spirituals, Blues, and Rap: African American Music Introduction In the African American culture, we have several different genres of music. Each genre Has a special place in the history of the African American culture. Slaves used Spirituals as a way of communication later branched off into different genres.…
As for who influenced me, well, I thinks that my family and everyone around me influenced me. From an early age we have all listened to different kinds of music, whether it’s the music our family listen to or the music that’s heard in…
The lyrics in a lot of her songs have deep meanings and sometimes ironic inferences. This is what led me to look into what they meant a little bit more. Each lyric she sings, she does so with heartfelt emotion and you can tell they are true to her story. Her music draws you in and you believe everything she says.…
She draws you into her shoes. From the tempo of the music to her appearance in the video and down to the lyrics, she captures the audience attention. An example of imagery used is when she implies, “We were born and raised in the summer haze. Bound by the surprise of our glory days”. In that quote, Adele is simply saying that the summer romance was filled with fun amongst her and her ex.…
He Loves Me In the poem "My Papa 's Waltz" written by Theodore Roethke, most readers believe that it is about abuse. Is it possible? Of course it is, it depends on who’s reading the poem and their interpretation of the poem. The use of language, diction, imagery, and symbols, along with the tone helps to influence how readers come to their own conclusion on what the poem is really about.…