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America's Classical Music

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Sep 29, 2024
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American music’s heart is The Blues.

The Blues’ heart is Black Gospel.

If you don’t know, American Black Church music is the foundation of Rock, Rhythm, and Jazz. I think there is no place better to play music than in a New Orleans funeral parade band. In that tradition, the sliding melodies counter the dirge to tickle us with adventure and daring.

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