Congo Square in New Orleans is generally believed where Blues originated with recently arrived black slaves performing their music from the heart of Africa. Others say Mississippi is where it all started and there are also people who say that it was here in Macon, Georgia, where it all came to real life. So let’s take a closer look at the origins of Blues and Country. Let’s hear what Grammy-winning Chris Thomas King, King of New Orleans Blues, tells us about where the blues was born. He is convinced it was in Louisiana, not in Mississippi or in Texarkana. Check…
The Origins of Rhythm & Blues and Rock
Several musicologists suggest that Rhythm & Blues (R&B) should be a separate form of music. The music was created in the 1950s by such legends as The Clovers, Bo Diddley, Ruth Brown, and Muddy Waters. So let’s take a closer look at the origins of Rhythm & Blues and Rock. One of the first supporters of the Southern Music Hall of Fame and author of This Magic Moment, Harry Turner, tells the story of R&B and today, Harry has become one of the spokespeople for another form of music that originated in the South, Carolina Beach Music, being one of the…
Music Will Bring Your Family Closer
Many have said that music is the Universal language of the world. Everyone no matter what language they speak or what culture they live in enjoys music. Music has been around since the beginning of time and it will last until the end of the time. And the fact of the matter is that music will bring your family closer! Many people have studied the negative effects of music, but it also has many positive effects. One of the positive effects that music has is bringing people closer together. The Blind Boys of Alabama understood this very well. Listen to…