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  • African Music     
  • Work Songs
  • Minstrelsy
  • Millitary Music
  • Blues
  • Gospel & Spirtuals
  • Rhythm & Blues
  • Classical
  • Protest Music
  • Soul Music
  • Jazz
  • Hip-Hop
The Evolution of African American Music is a curriulum that is designed to teach students of all ages about the history of African American music. The "Evolution"  is a fun, educational, multimedia and interactive experience.

When you listen to Rock, Gospel, R&B, Soul, Jazz and Hip-Hop you are hearing the survival of African culture in America. We will help you make this cultural connection.

The Evolution of African American Music can be presented in  classrooms or as a concert.  A written curriculum is now available for purchase.


Concerts  Workshops  Curriculum Classes  Residencies  Lectures
The Evolution of African American   Music  -  From Africa to Hip -Hop


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What is The Evolution of African American Music?
"Renowned Master Teacher, Master Jazz  Singer, Mr. Bruce A. Henry's curriculum The Evolution of African American Music is informed by solid and well rounded scholarship. The Bruce Henry curricular journey leaves students enthralled, informed and dramatically transformed."

Tamrat Tademe PH.D.  St. Cloud State University

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