The Emancipation of Slaves through Music
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The Emancipation of Slaves through Music by Mathew Knowles Ph D
In The Emancipation of Slaves Through Music, music mogul Dr. Mathew Knowles presents a keen examination of the liberating effects of music on an oppressed people. By taking readers on the journey of its secret use during slavery up through its eventual commercialization in the industry, he exposes the art form's true power. Between its informative pages, the book explores the uprooting of Africans via the transatlantic slave trade and the evolving effect on the people and their music. We follow the boats where communication went from a loud moan to chants that stirred rebellion, on into acts of escape where a song might just signal a time to flee.The music of those stolen people became a tool and a medicinal balm that usually carried a message of hope through struggle. Chapters delve into songs behind rebellions and 'sorrow songs, ' that lead us to deeper understandings about modern rap and even dancehall 'chanting.' Here, the reader takes a ride on the melodic voices and rhythms seeking freedom for more than physical bodies from chains. The survival of an enslaved people's music through many tumultuous eras has allowed it to re-root into a musical culture like no other in history
Knowles Ph. D., Mathew: - Author, professor, lecturer, public speaker, entrepreneur, music executive, artist manager, fighter, and survivor would be the words used to sum up the life and career of Mathew Knowles, MBA, Ph.D. Knowles is widely recognized in the entertainment industry for his effective approach in developing and promoting award-winning artists. As the founder of Music World Entertainment Corporation, he has served as the executive producer for more than 100 award-wining platinum and gold albums in multiple genres, including Pop, R&B, Gospel, Dance, Country, as well as soundtracks and special themed projects. Record sales have exceeded 450 million worldwide with work featuring some of the biggest names in music including Chaka Khan and Earth, Wind & Fire. In Academia, Dr. Knowles has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration/Economics from Fisk University as well as Advanced Studies in Professional Development at Harvard University. He has an MBA in Strategic Planning and Organizational Culture and a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Cornerstone Christian Bible College and has held professorships at Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M, Art Institute International, and University of Houston. For more information, go to Mathewknowles.com
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| ISBN 13 | 9781734400427 |
| ISBN 10 | 1734400420 |
| Title | The Emancipation of Slaves through Music |
| Author | Mathew Knowles Ph D |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Music World Publishing, LLC |
| Year published | 2020-05-18 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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