How jazz developed in new orleans from fusion of african

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Question 1.

Describe how jazz developed in New Orleans from the fusion of African and European influences from around the turn of the century until the 1920s. What role did the cultural diversity of the city play in this development in regards to French, Spanish, American, African and Creole cultures. Use specific examples of major jazz figures of this period. Use specific examples of stylistic developments that occurred during this time.

Question 2.

Describe the events and personalities involved in the progress achieved in breaking the color barrier in jazz in the 1930s, both on the bandstand and on the dance floor/ in the audience. What effect, if any, did this have on race relations in the U.S. Use specific examples of musicians and bandleaders involved in this integration.

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