“Timeline of African American Music” (2022)

A vertical timeline from the 1600s to the 2000s noting direct influences from one genre of African American music traditions in pink lines and indirect cross-influences with white arrows.

Source: Portia K. Maultsby. “Timeline of African American Music.” 2022. (© 1992 Portia K. Maultsby, Ph.D. All rights reserved.) Explore additional resources based on this timeline on Carnegie Hall’s website.

AP African American Studies Guide

Portia K. Maultsby, “Timeline of African American Music” (2022)

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