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Carrying the Tune Forward: Honoring the Legacy of NANM in the Work of Jack Dappa Blues
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By: Lamont Jack Pearley Since its founding in 1919, the National Association of Negro Musicians (NANM) has played an essential role in preserving, promoting, and uplifting African American musical traditions. As the oldest organization dedicated to the development and support of Black musicians, composers, and educators, NANM has championed the artistry and cultural power…
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Juneteenth and African American Folklore
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Published By: Lamont Jack Pearley As we celebrate JUNETEENTH, we must understand how Folklore and the Blues Narrative relate to this celebration. In this episode, I will discuss the celebration, what the celebration is actually about, and its connection to and significance of African American Folklore and traditional Black Music. Juneteenth should always be…
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AFRICAN AMERICAN FOLKLORIST DOC SERIES EP3
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“Discovering Folklore Through Hip Hop” Guest – Langston Collin Wilkins – Folklorist & Ethnomusicologist.
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AFRICAN AMERICAN FOLKLORIST DOC SERIES EP2
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“The Elders Paved The Way” Guest – James Lane – Community Scholar, Folklorist and Archie Green Fellowship Winner
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