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“Glory”- John Legend & Common’s modern example of civil rights music- connecting civil rights struggles of the 20th century to racial tensions present today
Jazz, inspired by the blues notes and rhythms of African music, began in New Orleans in 1900 and went on to gain global popularity, setting the stage for the Civil Rights Movement.