Primary Source One
In this source it speaks of the importance of music and why you should value it. This source is relevant because it was published in a newspaper during this time period. It encouraged people to get their children involved in music and encouraged them to buy instruments.
Primary Source Two
This primary source is relevant to this time period because it was an advertisement in the New York Tribune during the 1920s. It advertised the phonograph, which was a new invention during this time period. The advertisement showed the science behind a phonograph and why it was important to everyday life during the 20s.
Primary Source Three
This is an advertisement for a war time song book. Items like these created support for the war effort and helped make the war seem great. It made the war look great and happy and inspired the American people. It talked about how great soldiers were and made young men want to go to war and supported women who's husbands had gone.
Primary Source Four
This is an advertisement for a dance. It shows how popular dancing and music was at the time. It is available for everyone of all ages and social classes and shows music is about having a good time and enjoying yourself rather than paying money and being stuffy.
Photograph Analysis One
Photograph Analysis Two |
Mamie Smith (Crazy Blues)
Mamie smith was very popular in this time period. She is considered very influential in blues music as the first African American to record blues. She popularized this genre and paved the way for future African American artists to succeed in the music industry. |
Photo Analysis Four |
Edward K. "Duke" Ellington
Duke Ellington was a influential swing artist. Swing music originated during this time as a 'pop' version of blues and jazz. Duke Ellington played for a swing band and expanded people's view on music. Sing was commonly played in lots of bars and restaurants during this time. |
The first commercial radio came out in 1920 and made music accessible to wide ranges. This also allowed political messages to be spread throughout the country and everyone to have access to new music. This changed the way that people of the time period listened to music.
Photo Analysis Five
In the turn of the century, music became less structured and more fun. Broadway shows became more popular and the idea of music being fun and for all levels of social class was revolutionary.
Citations
- The Ogden standard-examiner. (Ogden, Utah), 17 Oct. 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85058393/1920-10-17/ed-1/seq-20/>
- New-York tribune. (New York [N.Y.]), 19 Sept. 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83030214/1920-09-19/ed-1/seq-64/>
- "Mamie Smith." Mamie Smith. Red Hot Jazz, n.d. Web. 03 Apr. 2017.
- "BENNY GOODMAN." BENNY GOODMAN. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Apr. 2017.
- "Edward K. "Duke" Ellington, African American Composer & Pianist." Edward K. "Duke" Ellington, African American Composer & Pianist. AfriClassical, n.d. Web. 03 Apr. 2017.