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Soul
Introduction
Popular music genre in the 1950s in the United States.
Contains the elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues, and often jazz.
Popular for dancing and listening
Played a major role in The American Civil Rights Movement.
Characteristics of Soul music
Catchy Rhythm•Easy melody•Fun to hear
•Full of Expression
Beats•Handclaps , percussion
•Give the music ‘Soul’( Tone color)
Call and Response•Communication
between singer and backup singers
African-American Music Evolution
Location of Soul music
History•Founded in 1950s•No exact founder •Important innovators who contributed - Clyde McPhatter (top right), Hank Ballard and Etta James•Popularized by Ray Charles Robinson (1930 – 2004)•Combined gospel music with secular lyrics•About women, relationship and love
Example 1
Example 2
1960s
Groups of trios or quartets
Doo-woop
Little Anthony and The Imperials
MOTOWN(1960s – 1970s)
Founded by Berry Gordy Jr. , Jan 12, 1959
Detroit, Michigan
Soul music with a unique pop influence
Birth of famous Motown artists such as The Supremes, The Jackson 5, Commodores, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder
MOTOWN MONTAGE
Soul Music FiguresAretha Franklin
March 25 , 1942
Queen of Soul
Best-selling female artist of all time
James Brown
May 3 , 1933
Godfather of Soul
Founding fathers of Funk music
Evolution of Soul Music
Soul
Disco
Funk Hip Hop
Neo Soul
R&B
Disco
Popular dance era ( Everybody wanted to dance)
Developed in the 1970
Form of counterculture to counter the domination of rock music
Characteristic of Disco Music
Steady “four-on-the-floor” beat
Syncopated electric bass line
Usage electronic-based instruments ( electric guitars, keyboard, synthesizers )
Conclusion
Timeless music of America
Caused a great impact to the black society of America and the world
PresentationHappy- Pharrell Williams *Neo Soul/ Funk
Tempo : Moderate
Texture : Polyphonic
Performing Media : Piano and Vocal
Mood : Energetic ; Happy
Period : 21st Century