If you have ever heard of louis Armstrong you think of a guy in the past, right? Well did you know he made a huge impact in musical history. Louis Armstrong was a trumpeter. Standing 5’6, born in August 4, 1901 but death in July 6, 1971 by the age of 69. In this essay will learn how louis Armstrong had an impact on musical history.
Her representation of Billie Holiday and Charlie Parker was in regard to retrieving withheld royalties and sales. The racism Kennedy confronted in the courtroom led her to believe that perhaps her talents might be more effective in a different venue. "Handling the Holiday and Parker estates taught me more than I was really ready for about government and business delinquency and the hostility and helplessness of the courts …" she wrote in her autobiography. " These … marked the beginning of a serious disenchantment … with the practice of law.
She became increasingly disillusioned with the state of American society and began incorporating elements of funk, rock, and soul into her music. Her 1969 album, "Nina Simone and Piano," featured a cover of the Beatles' "Revolution" that was transformed into a powerful protest song. She also released a cover of "Strange Fruit," a song about the lynching of African Americans that was originally recorded by Billie Holiday in 1939. Simone's activism and outspokenness often put her at odds with the music industry and the wider society.
Binyi Wu Ethnomusicology 50A Discussion 1E November 23, 2015 Billy Strayhorn “The extent to which Billy Strayhorn gained recognition during his years with us was never commensurate with his contribution” said Leonard Feather, the British-born jazz musician. Indeed, though contributing enormous brilliant jazz pieces to the Swing era, Billy Strayhorn was far more unnoticed compared to his collaborator, the jazz master Duke Ellington. Instead, living most of his professional life as the protege of Duke Ellington, Strayhorn passed away in 1967 at too young an age to fully illustrate his own music to the world. However, Strayhorn’s work encountered a resurgence with the dedication of fellow musicians like Toshiko Akiyoshi and Joe Henderson
The Evolution of Billie Wind People have to learn about their religion and past. Billie Wind is part of the wind tribe. Her tribe believes in serpents, little men, talking creatures, and the creator. This lead to Billie Wind getting punished into the Everglades for doubting her tribe’s belief. Throughout her adventure, she learns from nature.
On May 17th, 1964, Nina Simone, an African American jazz player, performed her song “Mississippi Goddam” in Carnegie Hall. The song is in response to the death of Medgar Evers, a very prominent civil rights activist based in Mississippi, and alludes to several other events that were representative of black oppression: the Baptist Church bombing that killed 4 young girls, the series of bombing in Tennessee, a Governor's use of hound dogs to stop peaceful protests, and the Birmingham Children's Crusade of 1963 where children were hosed down by firemen and forced into jail. In the middle of the song she says the words “This is a show tune, but the show hasn't been written for it, yet.” The irony is that the lyrics and the message are very serious
Born in 1915, Holiday grew up knowing exactly what she was meant to do. Holiday used her vocal skills and turned it into beautiful jazz music. Her music sticks out due to her range of smooth vocals. Of all the elements in her musical masterpieces, including the use of the saxophone and piano, Holiday’s vocals seem to stick out the most. Her style brought a sense of calmness in a time of world commotion.
My favorite quote by Hank Williams Jr. is “... in their shame, they’re all the same…” Hank Williams Jr. Hank Williams Jr. is the son of one of the greatest country music legends ever known, Hank Williams Sr. Hank Williams Jr. has become famous not only from his father 's past, but from his musical achievements and things he has done throughout the entertainment world.
Throughout the decades, many songs have been written in order to honor and commemorate many heroes. These songs highlight and display the best of a person and describe their life. One person who created a masterpiece song in order to honor someone was Don Mclean. Don Mclean wrote the song” American Pie” to convey his feelings and to honor the two decades that changed his life forever: the 1950’s and 1960’s. Through the use of repetition and symbolism, Don Mclean is able to effectively honor many important people in his song “American Pie.”
The moral of this story put into a song is to become a better you, doing everything you’d ever dream of doing. You only live once, so do it right, think about life as a gift. The lyrics in this song describe a man who not only had to face death in the eyes, he made every effort to make a positive turn to it. The song is simply sending a message to the listeners to lead a better life, you never know when it’s going to end. A message to live like you’re dying.
In 1956, Elvis spoke about the way he moved on stage: "Some people tap their feet, some people snap their fingers, and some people sway back and forth. I just sorta do ‘em all together, I guess." (1). The media of that time was extremely critical of his style and movements. Rock and roll was increasingly attacked and there was growing opposition to its supposedly negative influence on America’s youth.
Ella was one of the early “scat” performers. She carved out a niche for herself among the growing jazz innovators, making recordings with such jazz greats as Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and Louis Armstrong. Her greatest contribution to jazz can found in her artistic renderings of songs of her time. Ella once said “the moment I hit the stage, it’s a different feeling.
Often referred to as "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was one of the most popular female jazz singers in the United States. Throughout her career, Ella was awarded thirteen Grammys and sold over 40 million albums. With a voice that not only encompassed a large range, but a dynamic and powerful sound, Ella could sing almost anything from scatting to the popular tunes of her day. She performed in the top venues all around the world to packed houses, with audiences as diverse as the music she created. Ella came from a small town and impoverished family, but through her talent and determination, skyrocketed to fame creating a legacy that has withstood the sands of time.
Billie Holiday is one of the most influential jazz singers of her time. Her attitude, determination and most of all her music inspired artists throughout time and inspired major social change. Throughout her lifetime she explored the world of jazz, her identity, and how far the limits of her talent would take her. She exchanged her poor life, full of drugs and scandal for a life of performing the arts and showcasing her talents and abilities. Her incredible determination led her to do what she loved regardless of what anyone thought , which led to her inciting major social exchange; moving black suffering into white consciousness.
“Strange Fruit” is a song written by Abel Meeropol and was made famous by the singer Billie Holliday. The big release of the song was in 1939, although it was written a few years before. Meeropol was weary about letting it out to the larger public, so he had it played in meetings, benefits, and house parties. Meeropol originally wrote it as a poem, which was inspired by a photograph of lynching. The song has historical context and is better understood once the listener knows some of the background of both the song and the writer himself.
