Why might jazz be considered "truly American"?

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Rastio · Answer 1 · 2021-03-16T05:48:22+0000

It is based on West African musical traditions. These traditions came to America with the Africans who were brought here as slaves. The slaves adapted the religious hymns they heard and created their own spiritual songs.

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Persiflage · Answer 2 · 2021-03-20T10:31:56+0000

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JAZZ IS A TRULY AMERICAN ART FORM

It is based on West African musical traditions. These traditions came to America with the Africans who were brought here as slaves. The slaves adapted the religious hymns they heard and created their own spiritual songs.

Why might jazz be considered "truly American"?

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