Musicians During The Civil Rights Movement

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Musicians played a tough role during the modern civil rights movement. Musicians at the time were more focused on making sure their political views were heard then putting out music that appealed to everyone. Black music was a way to express the struggle of freedom and pursuit of equality. The Albany movement help to put forth songs that’s help people get through there tough times. The Albany movement consisted of gospel hymns many of these same songs are used today during protest. Songs like “this little light of mine, I’m gon let it shine” these were songs of hope. According to Martin, Jazz represented freedom. This could be seen throughout the course of history from Louis Armstrong in the late 20s to Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. Gillespie

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