Mamie Smith, Trixie Smith, Ma Rainey, Ethel Waters, and Ida Cox are just a few examples of groundbreaking black women Blues singers who were the first real SUPERSTARS. They were ahead of their time with their bold lyrics, and emancipation from societal challenges. These women were the voices of freedom for black women in the USA at this time and a huge commercial success.
Did you like this discussion? Because that's just a small part of what we do on ASM. So, what is Aesthetically Speaking Music?
Aesthetically Speaking Music (ASM) is a series of sessions about African diasporic music and culture. It is presented online, with educators from across the USA and Brazil. ASM explores the philosophies and challenges of Great Thinkers in this musical traditions. We examine the psycho-social, political and economic aesthetics of creative endeavors. Innovators, acknowledged and under acknowledged, have had a lasting effect on the world’s listeners and lovers of African diasporic music. Through deep listening and research, we observe the evolution and contributions of community scholars, vocalists, instrumentalists, recording labels, composers, arrangers, and the venues that served as forums for creative expressions.
The current module is about the BLUES, and its origins in the different states of the USA. You can be a part of our sessions, and become also a seeker. Our sessions are every Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. EST. More information about our work, and the next module on the BLUES on our website:
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