From upbeat and swanky to smooth and slow, this collection showcases blues and jazz artists from South Carolina! 

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Charlie's Place | Carolina Stories 2

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Charlie's Place | Carolina Stories
Episode 2
After World War II, there was an ever increasing popularity for the musical movement known as "Rhythm and Blues." Rhythm and Blues, along with a new invention called the Jukebox, transformed the music...
Art and Architecture in S.C. | Conversations on S.C. History - Episode 6 SC Music and Musicians | Conversations on SC History 19

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SC Music and Musicians | Conversations on SC History
Episode 19
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. in this episode, learn about South Carolina Music and Musicians. Genres of music like spirituals, blues, gospel...
Got the Blues | Gullah Music

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Got the Blues | Gullah Music
Students will understand traditional blues form that contains three four-measure phrases that follow the pattern AAB. Let Reverend Leroy show you how to express your sad feelings by composing a blues...
Langston Hughes | Poetry All-Stars

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Langston Hughes | Poetry All-Stars
Episode 1
Langston Hughes 1902-1967 Langston's father once discouraged him from writing poetry. He believed discrimination would keep the young Langston from finding success as a poet. But Langston continued to...
Reggae | Gullah Music - Episode 11 Blues | Gullah Music

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Blues | Gullah Music
Episode 5
After the Civil War and emancipation, freed men and women struggled to find work and make a new life for their families. The songs about these difficult times were called the blues, a musical style...
Jazz | Gullah Music

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Jazz | Gullah Music
Episode 7
Jazz music was born out of the blues. The key element was syncopation (syn-co-pa-tion) that stressed the off beats of the rhythm. In the same way that Gullah language is a mixture of African and...
Smyrna: South Carolina's Smallest Town | ETV Shorts Freddie Vanderford | ETV Shorts

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Freddie Vanderford | ETV Shorts
Freddie Vanderford's passion for music started at an early age when he befriended legendary blues harmonica player Peg Leg Sam at the age of 16. Vanderford's talent and enthusiasm for music has earned...