The film’s soundtrack features popular musical favourites and sounds of dread and discordancy, and some of these depictions reflect racist ideas about “proper” musical, social and community norms.
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The recent track attacking Labor proves one thing: the Coalition doesn’t understand hip-hop.
Legend has it that African Americans soldiers brought back a love of cognac after service in Europe in World War II. It’s a lovely story, but the history goes back much further.
Paul Laurence Dunbar became the first Black writer to earn international acclaim through his poetry, essays and musical lyrics.
His songs struck a chord with millions and Lean on Me has become an anthem for the coronavirus pandemic.
Jesus is King has polarised discussion. But this genuinely contemporary album will challenge the traditional concept of African American gospel while influencing its shape for years to come.
Some covers are recorded as a nod to the legacy of the original, only to end up becoming the definitive version of the song.
Groundbreaking musician who inspired Elvis and The Beatles.
Preachers played a key role in shaping gospel music.
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Professor in American Studies, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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