But long before then African traditions established the use of spoken word. ... It is derived from black American oral culture 4. It is derived from black American musical traditions. ... In the aftermath of an untelevised revolution, hip-hop continues in the tradition of its ancestry and pervasively force-feeds America the ugly truth about racism and class disparities experienced exclusively by African-Americans. ... Rap pushes the importance of mobility as a sign of freedom in African-American tradition and this resonates in hip-hop music (Stepto, 1991). ...

• Word Count: 1971
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Angelou's writing style and poems have also been associated with the neglected oral tradition styles, as well as African-American slave songs and work songs that require explanation and performance to establish their meaning and significance. ...

• Word Count: 1524
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate