Which genre of music evolved from the african-american community, which uses african beats and scales from the middle east to sing spirituals, work, and simple ballads, with hollers, chants, and shouts?
a-gospels, b-soul, c-blues, d-rock, e-pop

The correct answer is:

C. BLUES

Explanation:

This African-American musical genre inspired by workers in the cotton fields of the southern United States merged with gospel, sacred songs and English rhymes would become the inspiration for later genres such as rock. since the blues would come thanks to the melancholy of all cotton field workers whose only escape from their work and their slavery would be their music.

the music of the classical period was often written to be more accessible and enjoyable for all people, rather than just the wealthy. how does contemporary music reach all audiences instead of selected patrons? select a contemporary genre of music and discuss how it reaches varied audiences. be sure to identify your musical choice within your discussion.