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The African-American Influence
The African-American influence on American music is immense. Even the blandest variety of "easy listening" music has at least some trace of African heritage, either rhythmically or harmonically. Black Gospel church music was a major influence on both blues and jazz. Next Section: Jazz American Culture: Chapter Home
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