MUSI 1580 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Ida Cox, Making Money, Bessie Smith
28 Sep 2016
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Folk music traditional songs from the 19th century sung by particular community. Written with the intention for broad based appeal. A specific genre emerged in the early 1940-1950s. Umbrella term for things like pop, rock, rnb, hip hop, etc. Money made it available for middle class families in this era to buy pianos to play music, Pop music is younger than folk and classical, stemming from the industrial revolution provide entertainment, write written music. All musical instruments clashed together when being played (american music publishing centre in new york) Middle class families were the main focus of this company, in order to grow this national market. Once a tune was created, the music had to be promoted in order for sales to occur. Would be played on piano in stores. Keith & albee built an extensive marble theatre in boston, very elegant and exuded wealth. Wanted a mass appeal to target the middle class.
