Jazz and Social Revolution
How did the music of John Coltrane, Miles Davis and other important 1960s African American jazz artists reflect the social revolution of the Civil Rights Movement? Did the music have an effect on the Movement or did the Movement have more effect on the music? You should investigate the connection between music and the 1960s Civil Rights Movement before participating in the discussion, by exploring legitimate online sites, newspaper archives, and other sources, including books and periodicals. Personal observations are welcome as long as you can cite references to support your ideas.
Around 150 words.
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Jazz is a music type that was founded by African. The emergence of the Jazz artists reflected the social revolution of the civil rights movements. This music genre tried to portray a society where individuals were charged by their abilities alone and not race or any other irrelevant factors. The music appealed a culture where blacks and whites were alike and that it…
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