How black music has influenced generations of musicians

In June 2021, United States President Joe Biden signed an executive proclamation in observance of Black Music Appreciation Month. In his proclamation, President Biden mentioned the importance of honoring the innovation that artists of African descent have brought to the world of music. Some of the most transcendent genres in the history of modern music were born in the U.S., and we have Black musicians to thank in this regard. From jazz to R&B and from hip-hop to salsa, here are some examples that illustrate the influence that Black music has had over many generations.

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