This paragraph will be on Yesterday & Today: Country Music Singers. The first article will be on Loretta Lynn and the second article will be on Carrie Underwood. First is Ms. Loretta Lynn she grow up in a poor Kentucky mining town. Loretta comes from a family with no too little money, her father works long hard hours in a coal mine, while her mother takes care of her and you seven siblings. Second is Ms. Carrie she grow up in Checotah Oklahoma and she became and overnight celebrity. On the TV in 2005 she saw a story that change her life, she saw that thousands of 18-to-25 year old were sleeping in tents in Ohio, just to try out for the TV show American Idol, and with that her family begged her to go and try out. In the end both became well…
Pop performers exude confidence and encourage their fans, especially young impressionable ones like I was (okay, still am), to be bold and courageous as well. Delving deeper and deeper into the realm of pop music and culture surrounded me with more and more positive and self-assured role models. Slowly, I shyly crept out of my…
Sister Rosetta Tharpe is an inevitable figure in music, especially when it comes to gospel music. Considered as “the Godmother of Rock and Roll”, Sister Rosetta Tharpe played a significant role in the further development of these genres and was a great influence on music stars such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Little Richard and many more (Graham, para. 2).…
Marian Anderson was without a doubt one of the most famous singers of her time.…
gives the personal accounts of young women who had promising futures who just could not seem…
The students at Kindezi Elementary in Atlanta, Georgia share that Ella Baker was an influential member in the civil rights movement that had a Knowledge of Self and Community (the fifth element of Hip Hop), that represented her history, and was not afraid to speak her mind. The teacher then reminds the children that speaking one's mind is a critical part of Hip Hop. At a point where the children learned they received an invitation to have one speaker represent their school at the Georgia Tech March for Education, every child raises his or her hand to show interest in being a qualified candidate. You can even hear students saying, "Me" and "I gotta a loud voice. " When the school narrowed the speakers to five contestants, the video shows the student speaking at the march.…
We as Americans reminisce on history to see and understand the advancements we have accomplished and the same can be said of not only the advancement of women but also the image of how women are portrayed. Although in today’s day and age, their figures and beauty are scrutinized but also exploited. For instance in both Tennessee Williams motion picture, “A Street Car Named Desire” and Lorraine Hansberry A Raisin in the Sun you are able to see the evolution of the not only the portal of women but also the advancements they accomplish.…
Bessie Smith earned the title of “Empress of the Blues” by virtue of her forceful vocal delivery and command of the genre. Her singing displayed a soulfully phrased, boldly delivered and nearly definitive grasp of the blues. In addition, she was an all-around entertainer who danced, acted and performed comedy routines with her touring company. She was the highest-paid black performer of her day and arguably reached a level of success greater than that of any African-American entertainer before her.…
Throughout her important career, Mahalia Jackson used her powerful voice and inspiring interpretation of spirituals to move audiences around the world. Even though, her talents were rejected by many people, this didn’t stop her from reaching her dreams. In the early days, as a soloist and member of church choirs, she recognized that music was her life and later, as a world figure, her natural gift brought people…
Many African American women have positively influenced our history, however there is one who has become quite the multitalented threat throughout the years. Dana Elaine Owens also known as “Queen Latifah” was born on March 18, 1970. Although Queen Latifah started off as just a female rap artist, she has evolved into becoming a singer, songwriter, actress, model, comedian, and talk show host as well. Her freshman year of high school, she began to sing and rap on the download in private areas around the school. By her junior year, Latifah had formed a rap group called Ladies Fresh, with two of her friends. “Latifah made her mark in hip-hop by rapping about issues of black women.” (Bloom, 10) Her songs covered topics including domestic violence harassment on the streets, and relationship problems. Almost immediately the group was making appearances wherever they could. Latifah's mother had a lot to do with her daughters’ upcoming success…
Otfinoski, Steven. African Americans in the Performing Arts. N.p. 2003. Facts on File. Web. 26 Feb. 2013.…
The 39 year old artist shares a few of her beneficial tips if you have a dream in becoming a pop star:…
Business is booming for Mexico's entertainment industry. Mexico promotes itself as choice destination for filmmakers, but problems threaten to stunt industry's growth. The entertainment industry in Mexico faces two serious challenges. The first challenge is to generate an environment that the entertainment industry can prosper and second, to protect intellectual property. A stable business environment is vital to the success of the entertainment industry in Mexico.…
As the main feature of the acoustic evening was the music of Carpenter and Colvin, it seems fitting to first note what talented performers they both are. It is no wonder why each woman has racked up numerous Grammy Awards and various prestigious honors. The evening featured songs from both of their repertoires, new and old. Although alone both women are great singers, their voices together combined to produce something really special. Their vocals both complemented and contrasted each other in a unique manner to create beautiful harmonies. Although fans of more up-tempo music might complain that the music of Colvin and Carpenter put them to sleep, fans of the genre certainly enjoyed the performance. When the two were singing together, neither woman overpowered the other, and a balance between their voices was created. This raw, soothing acoustic performance was quite refreshing in a time where heavy, computer-altered music is gaining popularity.…
They became a tight knit group that looked out for one another, not just in the choir, but on the streets as well. The woman mentions how if someone who would regularly show up for the rehearsal is absent, that they will go looking for them. She feels that there is now an ‘order’ to her life and a ‘sense of belonging’. (Carbery, 2015). This account by this woman completely solidifies the need for a choir of this kind. Music can be an outlet for all people, of any background, race or religion. The fact that this woman went through such hardship only to come out the other side and to be bettering her life through singing songs with her newly made friends, that itself is an astonishing…