Because of this societal segregation, R&B music remained "Black" music for many years. ... It was because of these deep cultural roots that R&B music was first termed "Race Music." "Race Music" began before World War II and was just what the title implies- race music: for black people. ... This was ultimately a turning point for R&B music and is the first example of the evolution from Afro-American music to mainstream, multicultural music. ... Soul music's roots lie deep in gospel music. ...

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In this way, nationalist music is an odd, distant relative of the protest music made so popular by the likes of folk artists such as Bob Dylan. ... Numerous music magicians of the 20th century look to Dylan as an inspiration and a model in either music or words. ... Politics has been in heavy metal music for a long while, however. ... Long before rap/rock fusions like Linkin Park and Papa Roach, Santana was busy implementing the styles of different nationalities into his music, creating a sound all his own. ... Much in the same way, music has been breaching the walls that say rock music h...

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