From the hymns of slaves in the 17th and 18th centuries to the powerful messages of hip-hop performers in the 20th and 21st centuries, African American artists have created and influenced generations of music lovers.
From the hymns of slaves in the 17th and 18th centuries to the powerful messages of hip-hop performers in the 20th and 21st centuries, African American artists have created and influenced generations of music lovers.

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