Summary of Blues/Rap

Summary of Blues/Rap


               Blues originated from past black American slaves. Phrase will initially give people a feeling of tension, crying, helplessness. It's like a suffering person crying to God. 
               Rap is a word in black slang, equivalent to "talking." Refers to a special singing form that speaks rhythmically. It originated in the poor black neighborhood of New York. It is characterized by a series of rhyming verses quickly speaking against the background of mechanical rhythm.

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