Running head: MUSIC HOMEWORK 1 Music Homework Name Institution Date MUSIC HOMEWORK 2 Music Homework 1. Evaluate the recording of “Wade in the Water” in relation to our previous discussion of African diasporic musical features. a. What African features does this song/performance retain? One African feature retained in the song “Wade in the Water” is irregular rhythms and tones. Primarily, these elements are constantly changing through the song, and they seemingly play a critical role in enforcing the song’s message. Besides that, the song presents raspy voices which is a critical African music trait. Although it is voiced by different individuals, the song is underlined by the rasping voices which affirm its significance. Most importantly, there is a call and response pattern throughout the performance where the leaders make the call, and the group responds appropriately and in unison. All these features portray the African elements in the song, and they indicate a distinct commonness with other slavery-oriented songs. b. What might be the political utility of these aesthetics in a mass meeting or protest context? In a mass meeting or protest context, the political utility of these aesthetics might be the creation of a sense of togetherness among the involved individuals. Through the aesthetics, different individuals, especially those coming from black communities can identify with the features, enforcing a bond between them that might help them in pursuing a c ...
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