The Harlem Renaissance was a time when the African American community flourished. It was a time of great discovery, mostly in the arts. Many wonderful African American poets, authors, musicians, and artists emerged during this period and are still highly regarded to this day. Those that rose up created a voice for the African American community, and paved the path for others to join them. The explosion of cultural pride during the Harlem Renaissance led to social change for African American rights and pride all throughout America from powerful and compelling musicians, artists, and writers.
African Americans have used music in various ways. They used music as maps to help them escape from the slave masters. In the remade version of “Roll Jordan Roll” Charles Wesley sings, “ I’ll meet you in the morning when you reach the promised land on the other side of the Jordan for I’m bound for the promised land” (Charles Wesley, 19 Century). Although the lyrics for the song were remade, the songs meaning and purpose were still portrayed. Music was also used to portray one's thoughts and feelings, so they may be shared with another person. Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday says, Southern trees Bear strange fruit blood on the leaves and blood at the roots black bodies swinging in the southern breeze strange fruit hangin' from the poplar trees” (Billie Holiday, 1930). Billie Holiday wrote this song, so those who were never oppressed could get a glimpse of the fear African …show more content…
Many great and inspiring people spoke out during this time period in their own way. Their statements became known throughout all of America, and they were determined to continue until the African American community was given the rights and respect it deserved. In conclusion, the Harlem Renaissance was a time when African Americans truly began to create something for
African Americans have used music in various ways. They used music as maps to help them escape from the slave masters. In the remade version of “Roll Jordan Roll” Charles Wesley sings, “ I’ll meet you in the morning when you reach the promised land on the other side of the Jordan for I’m bound for the promised land” (Charles Wesley, 19 Century). Although the lyrics for the song were remade, the songs meaning and purpose were still portrayed. Music was also used to portray one's thoughts and feelings, so they may be shared with another person. Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday says, Southern trees Bear strange fruit blood on the leaves and blood at the roots black bodies swinging in the southern breeze strange fruit hangin' from the poplar trees” (Billie Holiday, 1930). Billie Holiday wrote this song, so those who were never oppressed could get a glimpse of the fear African …show more content…
Many great and inspiring people spoke out during this time period in their own way. Their statements became known throughout all of America, and they were determined to continue until the African American community was given the rights and respect it deserved. In conclusion, the Harlem Renaissance was a time when African Americans truly began to create something for