From “Race Music” To “Rhythm & Blues”

From “Race Music” To “Rhythm & Blues”

jump — 1. to spring free from the ground, to move suddenly or involuntarily. 2. a form of R&B music that places emphasis on strong rhythm, exciting solo work especially by saxophones, and vocals in a shout-blues manner.

R & B (rhythm & blues) – a kind of music developed by African-Americans that combines blues and jazz, characterized by a strong backbeat and repeated variations on syncopated instrumental phrases.

R&B was originally defined

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Blacks & Blues: Songs Of Struggle

Blacks & Blues: Songs Of Struggle

juke (of West African origin, akin to Wolof dzug, to live wickedly) – a roadside drinking establishment that offers cheap drinks, food and music for dancing, often blues music.

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Funk: The Groove That Makes You Think

Funk: The Groove That Makes You Think

jungle boogie (jungle –oft attrib to Hindi jangal + boogie – prob alter of bogle – goblin, object of fear) a 1974 hit by Kool & the Gang, frequently sampled by hip-hop artists, perhaps the funkiest piece of music ever recorded.

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Hip-Hop: The Song Of The Streets

Hip-Hop: The Song Of The Streets

jam (origin unknown) – 1. to drive or wedge forcibly into a tight position. 2. to fill often to excess. 3. to make unintelligible by sending out interfering messages or signals. 4. to force one’s way into a restricted space. 5. to take part in a musical jam session.

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The Evolution of Jazz Music

The Evolution of Jazz Music

jive (origin unknown) – 1. the jargon of jazz musicians or enthusiasts. 2. deceptive, nonsensical or glib talk. 3. to play or dance to jive music.

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The Heart & Soul Of Black Music

The Heart & Soul Of Black Music

soul (Middle English, from Old English sawol) – 1. the animating and vital principle in human beings, credited with the faculties of thought, actions and emotion and often conceived as an immaterial entity. 2. a sense of ethnic pride among African-Americans, expressed in areas such as language, social customs, religion and music.

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The Slavery Years: 1619 – 1864

The Slavery Years: 1619 – 1864

jubilee (Biblical) – 1. in Hebrew Scriptures, a year of rest to be observed by the Israelites every 50th year during which slaves were to be set free. 2. celebrations held by African-American slaves, usually at Christmas and Easter, which included respite from labor, feasting, music and dancing.

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Listen To Huggy Lowdown From Today’s Tom Joyner Morning Show

Listen To Huggy Lowdown From Today’s Tom Joyner Morning Show

Missed Huggy Lowdown on the Tom Joyner Morning Show this morning? Well we got you covered! Check out all the jokes Huggy had today for Tom and the crew. Listen up and laugh!

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Listen To Huggy Lowdown From Today’s Tom Joyner Morning Show

Listen To Huggy Lowdown From Today’s Tom Joyner Morning Show

Missed Huggy Lowdown on the Tom Joyner Morning Show this morning? Well we got you covered! Check out who Huggy crowned as Bamma of the Week. Listen up and laugh!

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Listen To Huggy Lowdown From Today’s Tom Joyner Morning Show

Listen To Huggy Lowdown From Today’s Tom Joyner Morning Show

Missed Huggy Lowdown on the Tom Joyner Morning Show this morning? Well we got you covered! Check out all the jokes Huggy had today for Tom and the crew. Listen up and laugh!

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