Alexis AllenPost 11: Luke Combs Concert Review- Final ExamI attended Luke Combs’ “Beer Never Broke My Heart” tour at Rome River Jam June 22, 2019. The event took place in Rome, Georgia at the…Jul 29, 2019Jul 29, 2019
Alexis AllenPost 10: African-Americans’ Influence on Popular Music in the South- Final Exam Musical WebIntroductionJul 29, 2019Jul 29, 2019
Alexis AllenPost 9: Student Choice- “Amazing Grace” Variations Within the United StatesGospel music has continued to flourish for hundreds of years. Gospel music is included in many cultures, specifically within the United…Jul 26, 2019Jul 26, 2019
Alexis AllenPost 8: “Gumbo” Film ReviewKen Burns’ film “Gumbo” is a beautiful combination of the events that led to the production of jazz music. Burns uses the term “gumbo” to…Jul 22, 2019Jul 22, 2019
Alexis AllenPost 7: Film Review, “Soundtrack for a Revolution”The film “Soundtrack for a Revolution” was very eye-opening. I have taken many history courses and learned about the civil rights movement…Jul 15, 2019Jul 15, 2019
Alexis AllenPost 6: Student Choice- Music as AdvocacyMusic is a powerful form of advocacy. Not only does music capture the attention of an audience, it also makes it easier to discuss…Jul 15, 2019Jul 15, 2019
Alexis AllenPost 5: Film Review of “Amazing Grace: The Story of a Song That Makes a Difference”There are many different portrayals of the song “Amazing Grace.” The piece was written by John Newton in the late 1700s. The cultural…Jul 8, 2019Jul 8, 2019
Alexis AllenPost 4- Blues Music: Bessie SmithBessie Smith, commonly referred to as the “Empress of the Blues,” was born in 1894 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She earned her title by…Jul 1, 2019Jul 1, 2019
Alexis AllenPost 3: Historial Blues- Muddy WatersMcKinley Morganfield, commonly known as “Muddy Waters,” played a significant role in the progression of the blues. He was born on April 4…Jun 30, 2019Jun 30, 2019
Alexis AllenMy Family’s Music HistoryEach member of my family has their own unique style of music. I believe that my grandmother has had the greatest impact on my other family…Jun 22, 2019Jun 22, 2019
