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This has led to the development of the culture of the Asian-Americans in the context of the United States thus an opportunity for global representation of the global culture. There is also an enhanced interaction between the United States and Asian nations following the increased influence on the development of the genres of the music in America (Aton p. 517).
Describe the roots of rap and hip-hop. Name the general categories we discussed and important artists from each category.
The roots of rap and hip hop are found in the culture of African-Americans following the slavery conditions in the context of the United States. The development of hip hop is often credited to the work of Keith Cowboy.
General Categories
Important Artists
Jazz
Louis Armstrong, Johnny Hartman, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald.
Hip Hop
Run-DMC, NWA, Sugarhill Gang, Erick B, and Rakim
R&B
Aliyah, Ashanti, Brady, and Bobby Brown
Rap
Ice Cube, 2 Pac, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, and LL Cool J
Folk Song
Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Bill Monroe
Country Music
Kenny Rodgers, Dolly Parton, and Don Williams
Soul
Otis Redding, Eddie Floyd, Wilson Pickett, and Johnnie Taylor
Gospel
Elvis, Shirley H, and Rev. James Cleveland
Rock
Michael Learns, David Bowie, Neil Young, and the Ramones
Blues
Ida Cox, Tampa Red, Louis Jordan, and Leroy Carr
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