1. Rhythm and Blues History
Diante Mock
Craven Early College High School
February 16, 2010

2. Driving Question My driving question for this project is:
How has Rhythm and Blues music been influenced by other genres of music?

3. Thesis Statement My thesis statement for this project is:
Rhythm and Blues Music (R&B) is characterized by, any type of music from the black heritage that expresses emotion. R&B has been influenced by other genres of music such as Blues, Gospel, and Jazz.

4. Interesting Facts
Singing or performing an rhythm and blues is relatively easy
Pictures: Kirk Franklin (Haiti) and one for every bullet

5. Research
There was an abundance of amount of information on music and dealing with Rhythm and Blues.
My best used sources were:
New Georgia Encyclopedia
New World Encyclopedia

6. Reflection After writing this paper I have realized:
There was a lot of things I did not know
Thousands of connections between many different genres of music
It has helped me look at music in a whole new perception
It has given me a new respect for all genres of music

7. About My Product
My product is based on the close relationship between R&B, rap, blues, and country music.
In my product I used teaching and lecturing methods in order to help get my point across to my audience.
Keyboard
Quiz

8. Artifacts

9. Mentors My Main Graduation Project Mentor is (Coach) Christopher Barr.
He is an honors history teacher at the Craven Early College High School.
There were other people that may have given me a few pointers along the way
A special thanks to Mr. Johnny Ward! (multi-talented musician and singer.)

10. Connections
My paper explains how, that through other genres, R&B was formed.
My product moves through the timeline of music and shows how music is progressed into R&B.

11. Reflection It gave me a better understanding of the music
New respect and a better explanation for the reason I enjoy playing

12. Advice For Future Projectors
Take it serious. Use the project and make it a part of your everyday life.
Do not treat it like another normal school project