June is :African American Music Appreciation Month
With June coming to a close I wanted to just reinstate how African American music really breaks the mold. June is African American Music Appreciation Month. African American Music Appreciation Month is observed in the United States and is a great way to honor and appreciate African Americans contributions to the musical art form. The month long celebration was first launched by President Jimmy Carter who declared June Black Music Month. The celebration of African Americans contributions to music was given its commemoration in 2009 by President Obama. Obama felt that Black people’s music should be praised for its ability to make the country feel different emotions, express ourselves, and dance around.
African Americans are very influential in music.Our talent is unmatched in the form of creating new musical genres and being innovative in the world. As Black people our musical history is distinctive and culturally developed. From when the slaves sung negro spirituals to make it through an excruciating work day to when Michael Jackson hit the scene at five years old with his brothers in the legendary group The Jackson 5. As a lover of music I can appreciate many genres of the craft but I can most relate to the African American musicians who set a different soulful musical standard. Our music created new sounds from rock n roll, jazz, gospel,hip hop, R & B, etc. Without African Americans contributions to music the art form would be completely different. African Americans are pioneers who put a special touch on anything they work on. African Americans are legendary musicians who’s music will never be forgotten but cherished throughout history.
Sister and Brother Melodies
African Americans have historical musical culture,
People tried to steal our sound like vultures,
Black people wrote music to express their feelings,
Music for us is a source of healing,
Creators of different genres,
Some smooth laid back jams and other songs bring on the drama,
We have musical pride,
Tracks to take anyone on a ride,
Captivating sounds heard all around,
Feels like I’m floating above the ground,
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Loud tempos can make your heart pound,
It derives from passionate, vulnerable,hurtful, angry emotions,
Song concepts created from a lovers devotion,
Let the beat drop,
When the melody plays everything around us stops,
Turn on your playlist,
Musical vibes that you can’t resist,
Let the beat regulate your moves,
Songs create enticing grooves,
The melodies put you in different moods,
Let the rhythm positively change your attitudes,
Black composers were heaven sent,
With every note played they invent,
If Black people never wrote a song or played a tune that would have been tragic,
African Americans contributions to the art form are magic.
By: Breannon Renee’
