The question as to whether there exists a pure NegroĪrt in America is warmly debated. At present there is evidenced a new movement farįrom academic, which plays an important technical part Is now influencing thoughtful musicians throughout the The welding of theseĮxpressions has brought about a harmonic effect which Have been a compelling force in American music – tragicĪnd joyful in emotion, pathetic and ludicrous in melody, The colonies of the New World have become homes of Traits termed Negro, spread over many nations wherever Rather has the influence of musical stylistic Made an artistic contribution which is racial but not yet The Negro, a musicalįorce, through his own distinct racial characteristics has In offering this study of Negro music, I do so with theĪdmission that there is no consistent development as found A Celebration of Women Writers Negro musicians and their music.
