Ella Fitzgerald was the first Black artist to win a Grammy in 1958.
, jazz music followed specific scales, ones that made being creative a bit difficult. Known for being innovative, Davis wanted to challenge this norm and focus on modes instead of scales. He enlisted Bill Evans, a well-known pianist, to push boundaries and create modal jazz. The response to this new style was incredible asis referenced as the greatest jazz album in history. It also influenced the styles of many genres and artists to come.
Although some people can hear hip-hop styles in doo-wop music , structure-wise, the genre started in New York City's Bronx neighborhood. It gave Black people in poor communities a voice, a way to be heard, as prior, many felt like their cries for better conditions were unheard. Jamaican DJ, DJ Kool Herc, is one of the earliest hip-hop DJs and artists. Artists like Tupac also became the people's voice through his music and informational interviews.
Black music is constantly evolving, and the artists who paved the way and the ones now deserve appreciation for shaping the music
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