Question

You’ve learned that it was important for African-Americans to attempt to retain their African musical traditions in America. In order to do so, they had to compromise, finding ways to blend their musical practices with European values regarding music, religion, and society. You’ve also learned about the incredible hardships Africans faced traveling against their will to America. Unquestionably their journey was frightening beyond belief. Because they were not allowed to take possessions with them, how important do you think their musical traditions became to them on their journey? What did their music mean to them in a foreign land? Have you ever been in an unfamiliar, frightening, or disappointing situation? Did you perhaps seek familiar music for comfort? Did music help you through those moments? Briefly describe a situation in which you may have sought music as an antidote to disappointment, or as magic to enhance a particular moment. What music did you choose? Does that that particular music still have a similar affect when you hear it now? Instructions: Your paper should be a minimum of 2 paragraphs, double-spaced, written in 12 pt font, and must conform to MLA guidelines. Do not use extra spaces between paragraphs.

Answer 1

1. It is very much important on the part of Afro-Americans to preserve their musical cultures and traditions in America.

2. For Africans, music is not for entertaining people but to showcase the rich cultural and traditional musical values to the other world

3. Disapoitments, unfamiliar situations are part and parcel of life. Yes, being a normal human, I have faced such type of disappointing and unfamiliar situations in my life. Whenever I feel I am morally and emotionally down, I am taking the help of Music to make myself comfortable. Particularly folk music and classical music attracts me a lot and I am getting some kind of relief after listening to this music.

4. Yes, for me Music is very helpful in making me more comfortable and relaxed. Whenever I am very stressed and disturbed, I prefer to listen familiar music like folk music or film music.

5 I can share with you one real life incident. At that time I was working with a private company and was on an important assignment. I was posted outside of my hometown. One day my immediate officer rang me up and told me that there are some issues pertaining to my working style for which the Management is not happy. I still remember that disappointing moment which made me very upset and stressed. I came back to my room with a heavy heart. I was completely out and not in a position to do anything. After some time I decided to listen Music. I turned on the Music system and listened folk and film music of my choice. After one hour or so I feel rejuvenated and full of zest. I think Music is the best antidote for disappointing situations.

6. I love to listen semi classical and folk music. Old Hindi film music also entertains me a lot.

7. Yes, the kind of music which I am quite familiar with, is having the same kind of effect on me even today.