Terry Funk

Craig Werner’s A Change is Gonna Come: Music, Race, and the Soul of America, serves as an overview of the post-war history of recorded music by and influenced by African Americans. In addition to a historical analysis of post-war African American music, Werner focuses on how music both effects and is effected by society and provides a running dialogue between artists and eras. Music’s significance transcends its commercial and aesthetic value and does not simply serve as a soundtrack to a…

Juvenile delinquency was a national topic of discussion in the 1950’s. A movement of censorship swept through as a result of parents fearing Rock ‘n’ Roll’s challenge to traditional values and abstinence. The campaign was successful in making artists and producers of Rock ‘n’ Roll more reserved in the music they made. In doing so, they failed to damage the industry as a whole. The toned down nature of songs and performers encouraged Rock ‘n’ Roll’s acceptance to a broader audience. In the…

The 70’s were known for lots of different things and events. Such as music, fashion, marches, and protest. In the 70’s they had their own fashion style and statements. The 70’s had lots of new famous artist and hit songs that are still known today. Also during this era they had many protest against the Vietnam war and multiple pro equality marches. Everything that defines the 70’s made it unique from all of the other decades. During the 70’s music was involved in the majority of people's…

The article Hip-hop Samples Jazz was one of the most interesting articles that I read this semester. The information was topical, engaging and interesting to me because the author provided for me the perfect blend for me. The blend created authentic clarity of the genre (hip-hop) I am most familiar with the genre (jazz) that I am now becoming more accustomed. I use the word authentic in my description of the article because it has become clear to as I progressed through this course that Jazz is…

The Disco Era and the Bee Gees The disco era in the United States began in the year 1975 and lasted for 5 years, until 1980. It was seen as an alternative to rock music and is characterized by the dancing rhythm and use of electronic instruments to create a somewhat repetitive sound. The name came from the European “discotheque”, a word known and used in the 1960s in Europe where clubs were devoted to dancing. In order to enter discotheques in the United States it was common for you to have to…

Music Causes Violence Have you ever heard of a rapper named Chief Keef? Chief Keef had been banned from performing in Chicago because his music is said to be too violent and causes others to act out in violence because of his lyrics. His music was much too violent for him to perform in his own home state of Illinois. His music has been said to be affiliated with gang crimes. Chicago's police department's will not allow him to perform as an attempt to “curb violence” (KollegeKidd Staff).…

Introduction Two of the greatest genres of music all time are Blues and Hip Hop. These two genres have produced many different stars. Even though Blues and Hip Hop are two different genres of music, they both have similar structural components which include structure, melody, and harmony. STRUCTURE OF HIP HOP VS. BLUES The Structure of Hip Hop and Blues are quite similar. First of all, Blues and Hip Hop are typically in 4/4 time. The typical structure of Hip Hop is Intro-Pre Hook- Hook- Verse-…

individuals, such as Martin Luther King Jr., who challenged the status quo of white supremacy, and they were able to eventually consummate equal rights for African Americans. In music, new styles have evolved from a constant cycle of fresh artists creating a different sound that others follow until someone else creates something unique. The idea can also be found in fictional stories such as Divergent. The main character, Tris, breaks the confines of society by challenging its social…

Jessika Grindstaff October 3, 2014 History of Jazz The Evolution of Free Jazz Free Jazz is a form of jazz that involves collective improvisation without a set chord or rhythm structure. This type of jazz was born during the social, political and civil movements’ era, the sixties. There are many reasons that free jazz was formed, the main one being the limitations in other forms such as bebop, big band and swing. Free jazz was influenced by the works of Cecil Taylor, Ornette Coleman and John…

Emily’s Pub Not only does Emily’s Pub serve up delicious, mouth watering meals, but they also come with a side of history. Emily’s Pub, located in Mohnton Pennsylvania, first opened up in 1827 as a hotel post office. Emily’s pub remained a hotel until 1977 when Charles Orlando purchased the property. In the same year, Steve and Nancy Mooney took over the building, naming it Emily’s Pub after the ghost that is said to reside on the building. Emily’s provides a whole different atmosphere than I…