#american roots music

[capricorn-0mnikorn]

Something I learned from Wikipedia; I think this is important.

I know the phrase "Boogie Down," of course. And I know the Andrew Sisters' song "Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B." But a while ago, I realized I didn't actually know how to define Boogie woogie as a musical style. So I looked it up on Wikipedia:

Quotes:

Boogie-woogie is a genre of blues music that became popular during the late 1920s, developed in African-American communities since the 1870s.

And:

Several African terms have been suggested as having some interesting linguistic precursors to "boogie": Among them are the:

1) Hausa word "Boog", and 2) Mandingo word "Booga" (both of which mean "to beat", as in beating a drum) 3) West African word "Bogi" (which means "to dance")[3] 4) Bantu term "Mbuki Mvuki" (Mbuki: "to take off in flight"; Mvuki: "to dance wildly, as if to shake off one's clothes").[4]

I mean, I mean, I mean! This is an example of language and culture surviving in the face of violent oppression at the hands of people who did everything they could to kill it. And what was it that survived? An expression of joy.

And yet, today, if you ask people what comes to mind when they hear the word "boogie," there's a good chance it'll be a white dude with permed hair and 1970s bell-bottom pants dancing in a disco.

#music #music history #boogie woogie #African roots of American culture #cultural survival #1870s-1920s #100 years ago

[mannyblacque]

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#cumbia #black history month #afro latino representation #afro latino #colombian music #cumbia colombiana #black lives matter #black history is american history #indigenous people #indigenous lives matter #indigenous roots #afro latino history #mexican culture #mexican music #mexican american #black brown unity #bipoc representation #bipoc lives matter #bipoc

[woobosco]

Afro Culture (My culture)

@woobosco

#rock star #reggae #roots rock reggae #hippie music #hippy life #hippie #hippy #afro hippie #afro hippy #hippie love #african #african american #afrocentric #afrofuturism #afro #African American Culture #african america history #afrofuturistic #afrofusion #Afro Punk #black #black people #black panther #black history #black love #woo bosco #blvck shvggy #black beauty #black men #afro culture

[zestysthoughts]

#putts whoppin' #the soulquarians #questlove #j dilla #d'angelo #erykah badu #the roots #common #mos def #slum village #hip hop #soul #rap #talib kweli #bilal #rnb #jame poyser #q-tip #roy hargrove #Youtube #music history #american history #black history

[phoebe-delia]

All That Jazz

Entirely self-indulgent. This is a mini "Chicago" AU (as in the movie musical. yes I know it originated on the stage. I've seen both and I like the movie better so that's what I'm using). CW: mention of murders, jail, American AU, 1920's AU, Muggle AU, Past Harry/Male Character(s), Past Draco/Male Character(s), immoral characters. Also this isn't so much a warning as a note that I am writing CHARACTERS here and the views they express do not necessarily align with my own. Also I borrowed like. A couple lines from the movie lol.

Harry scowled at the newspaper clippings in front of him. One attorney advertisement after another. They all blended together after a while. He knew enough from listening to the shows on the radio that they'd have to give him a lawyer if he wanted one, but he didn't trust whatever government sleaze bag they'd stick him with. Besides, he had enough money saved up to afford his own. Thank god he'd made Mike get that prenup.

Hopefully, it wouldn't cost too much. He needed the rest of that money to get a place of his own. And an agent. Harry closed his eyes and let himself dream, for a moment, of life outside the jail cell. Of bright lights and tight costumes and roaring applause. He'd get there one day.

His daydreams were interrupted by the sound of boots clicking against the concrete floor. He frowned; the other inmates wore tennis shoes, and the warden had already done the hourly inspection. That meant there was a visitor.

Harry stood from his bed and walked to the door of his cell, watching with wide eyes as a tall, handsome man in a suit shook hands with—

No. It couldn't be.

"Draco Malfoy?" Harry gasped.

The strange man looked at Draco amusedly and said something to him Harry couldn't hear. Draco rolled his eyes and shooed the man away. He turned to face Harry expectantly while the stranger walked off.

Harry nearly tripped over himself to walk up to Draco. "You're the Draco Malfoy!"

Draco raised an eyebrow. "And you are?"

Harry blushed. "I, er, I'm Harry Potter. You're not going to believe this but–but I was there! I was there at the club that night you killed your husband and your friend! When you were arrested!"

Draco scoffed. "Yeah, you and half of Chicago."

"Well, sure, but—I just have to say I'm such a huge fan. I loved that act you had! With your friend?"

"My former friend," Draco drawled. "Must you make me relive the worst night of my life? Or is there something else you'd like to discuss? I have work to do."

Harry looked away. "Er, sorry. What work?"

"On my defense. For my trial. Which is what you'd be working on too if you had half a wit."

"Hey," Harry frowned. "I'm still hiring a lawyer."

Draco laughed meanly. "Take your time with that. Definitely no rush or anything."

Harry crossed his arms. "Oh, yeah, like you've already got a lawyer."

"As a matter of fact I do."

"Oh yeah? Who."

Draco smirked. "You just saw him leave."

Harry's heart dropped. "That was your lawyer?"

"Mmhm. Blaise Zabini. Ring a bell?"

Harry shook his head. "Never heard of him."

"He's only the best criminal defense attorney in the state. Seriously, Harper. Open a newspaper sometime."

Harry frowned. "It's Harry."

Draco waved a hand and turned to walk into his cell. "Whatever."

Without thinking, Harry grabbed his wrist. "Wait—"

Draco yanked out of his grip with a sneer. "Don't touch me!"

Harry winced. "Sorry, it's just. D'you think Blaise Zabini would take my case?"

"Don't know. Don't care. Don't want to continue this conversation." Draco smiled sarcastically. "Goodbye Henry!" Draco stepped into his cell and shut the door in Harry's face.

Harry clenched his fists and shouted, "My name is Harry you asshole!"

When no response came, Harry sighed and walked back to his cell. When he returned, he grabbed a pen and ripped off the corner of his newspaper.

He pressed the paper against the wall and wrote: Blaise Zabini.

#yall are welcome I nearly had Harry kill Ginny but I didn't want to make it actually sad #Like heres the thing yall Chicago is about unjustified murder but its like...fun #You gotta suspend your moral compass for a bit #and root for people you dont wanna root for #anyway do not hate on chicago it is my favorite movie #YES I SAID MOVIE BECAUSE IVE SEEN THE STAGE VERSION TOO AND I LIKE THE MOVIE MUCH BETTER #THERE ARE FEW SHOWS I CAN SAY THAT ABOUT BUT ITS TRUE FOR CHICAGO #THE MOVIE IS A FUCKING MASTERPIECE!!!! #AND IT SHOULD BE THE BLUEPRINT FOR ALL MOVIE MUSICALS!!! #I HAVE WRITTEN MULTIPLE ESSAYS ABOUT THIS I WILL DO IT AGAIN #okay rant over lol #CW: mention of murders #jail #American AU #1920's AU #Muggle AU #Past Harry/Male Character(s) #Past Draco/Male Character(s) #immoral characters. #drarry #draco malfoy #harry potter #draco and harry #harry and draco #draco x harry #harry x draco #draco/harry #harry/draco #draco malfoy and harry potter #harry potter and draco malfoy

[korusalka]

The original DDLJ was supposed to happen with a very white Tom Cruise starring. Thankfully, that didn't happen. The Broadway people were supposed to take this as a divine sign from above that a white Raj is the worst way to update the original

#nothing wrong with casting an all-american male lead but like a 3rd gen indian-american would've been my top pick #that would've been a great way to update raj but nobody ever listens to me (a decidedly unmusical white person) #when it comes to casting a bollywood musical adaptation. shocking #meta and culture and implications deeply rooted in both of the leads being nri my beloved #ddlj #dilwale dulhania le jayenge

[one-album-wonders]

Northeast Regional - Group K

Today’s the second day of the Northeast Regional competition of the March Madness of American Rock Bands tournament. Vote for your favorite band! The top two vote recipients move on to the next round.

Pixies (Boston MA)

C+C Music Factory (New York NY)

Fountains of Wayne (New York NY)

The Roots (Philadelphia PA)

#Pixies #C+C Music Factory #Fountains of Wayne #The Roots #rock #rock music #rock bands #rock and roll #greatest rock bands #american rock bands #tumblr polls

[dankalbumart]

Squatter's Rights by Thin White Rope Frontier Records 1991 Alternative Rock / Paisley Underground / Country-Rock / Indie Rock / American Underground / Roots Rock

#alternative rock #alternative #alternative music #alt rock #alt #alt music #paisley underground #country rock #country #country music #rock #indie rock #indie #american underground #indie music #roots rock #roots #roots music #music #90s #90s music #90's #90's music

[mymusicbias]

#hip hop #hip hop culture #hip hop roots #african american #jamaica #puerto rico #anti blackness #music controversy #mmb

[native-american-flute]

Dub reggae featuring Native American Flute

#native american flute #Native American flute music #Native American style flute #dub music #reggae #roots reggae #dub reggae #Youtube

[listening-through-the-lens]

USA Music Festivals 2023

USA Music Festivals 2023

USA music festivals 2023 Celebrate 450!, St Augustine FL 2015 – Photo: Listening Through The Lens USA Music Festivals 2023 Over 1000 Events (more…)

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#american music festivals #Music #Roots Music #usa music festivals 2023

[bybdolan]

to counter your point re: bob bruce and taylor. Part of why i think there self isnt discussed as much is because they are men so while these men wrote about their love lives no one cared bc they are artists, etc. But I would disagree with bruce a bit because my mom was a massive bruce fan and she like still talks about not liking bruces older stuff (in the 80’s because he did a switch to pop and she blames who he was married too at the time). I think a lot of things we do now in pop culture are similar to back then they just didnt have social media so it wasnt so noticeable

I mean obviously these guys' private lives were discussed, which is I think part of why Bob created a whole persona for himself. Dylanologists are probably crazier than Swifties in that regard – intense fandom has ALWAYS existed. But that wasn’t what my post was about, as it doesn't change the fact that a lot of their music is not about themselves in the same way Taylor's is, or at the very least it is not marketed as such, which is the main point of what I am trying to say. All music transcends the artist and becomes what the listener makes of it, that is not what I am arguing against, but because both Bob and Bruce wrote a lot of songs dealing EXPLICITLY with a very specific moment in a very specific place (America) their work became part of American iconography that transcended them as people and turned them into harbingers of this Promised Land, of something many people felt but weren’t able to express etc - something that ended up even transcending America. And Taylor is doing the same by writing about her life and emotions and expressing feelings that others might not be able to put into words, but it is not as firmly rooted within The Land, so to speak. OF COURSE she is a product of where and when she grew up, but her songs operate almost entirely in (her own) personal sphere and so she isn’t this big iconoclast like these guys.

One thing that I was thinking about when I made that post was (obvioulsy) Bruce’ 1988 show in East Berlin. It was part of a string of concerts that West artists played in the GDR (including Joe Cocker and Depeche Mode), but Bruce’ concert is remembered as the most impactful one because he wasn’t just a West artist, he WAS the West. People showed up with self-made American flags because Bruce “Born In The U.S.A.” Springsteen WAS AMERICA. You could have put Madonna or Michael Jackson on that stage, who I would categorize as similar to Taylor in that they are very much shaped by Being American but it isn’t their main thing, and it would have been an impactful moment, but it wouldn’t have the momentum of the Bruce show simply because of what Bruce represents and stands for. And the same goes for Bob and the reaction to his music Sam Shepard describes in his Rolling Thunder Logbook. And it is a very different kind of reception than the kind of reception Taylor has, which is fine, but it is still not the same thing.

#point blank period etc. #we can talk about taylor as an american artist all day long but her being part #of this culture of great ideals and complicated history and hypocrisy and vastness #is not one of the main themes of her music #it is not what she stands for #even her political songs tend to be rooted within her personal spehere #the stories she tells on folklore are part of the personal sphere #there are exceptions yes but we are talking about the big picture here

[midnightcowboy1969]

are there any abbott and costello movies you find particularly good or to be watched etc. they intrigue me so.

I’ve not seen all of them yet so you know but personally I find these to be very good:

- Keep Em Flying (1941)

To be clear it’s propaganda but it has some really funny moments. It’s about a stunt pilot who joins the air corps and Abbott and Costello go with him.

- Hit the Ice (1943)

Abbott and Costello shoot a robbery. The perpetrators want the negatives.

- In Society (1944)

Abbott and Costello are plumbers. During a rich person’s party they get mistaken for someone else and end up invited to another party and basically the good life.

But I would say that the movies you’re most likely to enjoy as a new viewer of them (if you are) are:

- Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)

They’re freight handlers who meet not only Frankenstein’s Monster but also Dracula and the Wolf Man.

- Who Done it? (1942)

They play soda jerks who want to write murder mysteries and somehow end up in the middle of one that’s been committed during a murder mystery broadcast.

Keep Em Flying and Hit the Ice both have musical numbers in them so you know.

#ask #anon #a lot of their early stuff has random musical numbers in it #I suppose it’s because of the vaudeville roots but also to showcase certain groups #groups being artists #Fitzgerald is in ride Em Cowboy #I’m not recommending it because of its poorly aged Native American Uhh thing #but she!!!

[cameron-carpet-lola]

Los Cenzontles Juvenil - El Sube y Baja

#Traditional music #mexican roots #Youtube #mexican american

[one-album-wonders]

Northeast Region Finals - Group B

Today we’ll decide which bands from the Northeast Region will advance to the nationwide knockout rounds of the March Madness of American Rock Bands!  The top two bands from each poll will advance, so vote with your heart.  Ties will be broken by the percentage of votes received in the previous round, there will be no tiebreaker polls!

#Little Anthony and the Imperials #My Chemical Romance #The Roots #The Cars #greatest rock bands #rock and roll #rock #rock bands #american rock bands #tumblr polls #rock music #march madness #music

[thebandcampdiaries]

Terry Blade presents Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper.

Award-winning Chicago singer-songwriter Terry Blade has recently released a new album featuring blues, folk, and Americana influences. The release, titled "Ethos: Son Of A Sharecropper," is a heartfelt tribute to the roots of American music. It celebrates the stories, values, and traditions of all the people who contributed to the creation of this timeless musical heritage. The American music scene is a melting pot of European, Caribbean, and African influences that came together to define the next three centuries of global music culture, and the pivotal role of Black music in all of this cannot be overstated.

With this album, Terry Blade is sending a very powerful message: it's important to look back at one's roots and be continually open to new ideas. This is particularly significant, given that Terry comes from a different background. As a multi-genre artist, he has explored many styles, and American Roots music feels like a new direction. The artist's vision was to showcase the role of black music in the context of traditional Americana. As mentioned earlier, black music isn't just another piece of an intricate mosaic. It is perhaps the pivotal component - the spirit that holds it all together and gives it a unique essence, which has been enduring for decades.

As an openly queer African American, Terry also takes the opportunity to look back on his ancestral past. He is a descendant of sharecroppers, and his overall work and personal serve as a testament to how far we've come since those hard times when slaves worked for no wages and had barely any rights. Still, Terry felt that this was an important story to tell and that, in spite of the hard times, this album was a powerful reminder of how the sheer power of music kept the souls of those people alive. No matter how long and hard the work days and nights were. No matter how little they had to their name. They still had a powerful bridge with their ancestral land through the power of music. This power was so strong that it endures to this very day.

Terry possesses a powerful and emotive voice that resonates with deep soulfulness and raw emotion, making it a perfect vehicle to convey the deeper meaning behind this album.

Musically, the album embraces a very organic, earthy sound, which is in line with the concept of this release. Yet, the production is incredibly immersive and crisp, reminiscent of modern greats such as T-Bone Burnett in the way these classic musical styles are given a fresh and pristine sound without compromising their warmth.

Comparisons with greats such as Lead Belly and Son House come to mind, but Terry's ability to embrace Americana is quite impressive, especially considering he considers himself quite a newcomer to the genre.

This release offers many fantastic highlights, as its ten songs do cover a lot of ground. The second track, in particular, "Won't Be Around," offers a slow-moving yet intense groove with a sultry guitar rhythm accented by a sparse tambourine and piano chords. The song allows Terry to showcase his vocal range and power in full force. The song "Rigor Mortis" is another stand-out track. The acoustic guitars are mesmerizing, with crystalline arpeggios and stomping rhythms adding to the evocative nature of the arrangement. Terry's layered vocals are impressive, especially his ability to stack harmonies and create a wall of sound with his voice.

On moments like "Fiddle & Banjo," Terry decided to highlight the storytelling component of this album, making for an immersive, very cinematic twist.

The song's closing tune, "In My House," embraces Chicago-style blues influences, and Terry's vocal performance on this song is nothing short of breath-taking, reminiscent of icons such as Solomon Burke or John Lee Hooker, just to mention a few. While the piano has a classic blues feel, the slide guitar has the attack and brightness typical of country music, bringing more ambiance and texture to the piece.

Ultimately, "Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper" is more than just a musical album. It is an important document. A collection of oral histories and an important way to remind ourselves that sometimes, the best way to move forward is actually to remember the past and learn lessons from it. For this reason, "Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper" is like a beacon of light, a very powerful and uplifting piece of music that is personal, yet universally appealing. Whether it was joy, sorrow, longing, or spiritual fervor, this beautiful, full-length album captures the feelings of many generations of African Americans and beyond. Anyone can easily relate to these touching songs and stories, regardless of their roots and backgrounds. This is because Terry has a way of using his musical talent to carry the weight of his life experiences and connect with people through his humanity and journey.

It is not surprising that this record is already making waves. It earned the artist a Gold Medal Award for Americana at the Global Music Awards, not only because of Terry's musical talent but also because of the thoughtfulness and insights driving his concept.

#terry blade #ethos #son of a sharecropper #americana #queer country #country #country music #folk #indie folk #american music #roots music #Spotify