With their musical roots coming from West-African cultures, this ethnic group developed a unique amalgam of traditional African folk music, work songs, Spirituals and European “art” music.
The style’s geographical and cultural origin is profoundly related to the African American communities inhabiting the southern regions of the US between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With their musical roots coming from West-African cultures, this ethnic group developed a unique amalgam of traditional African folk music, work songs, Spirituals and European “art” music.