ray Charles
Ray Charles
Ray Charles. Source: E2020 Quiz
ray charles
Bessie Smith
Bessie Smith
Bessie Smith Smith
his contribution was that he was the first African American to write and publish blues music so that's why he is known as the father of the blues
African American work songs.
African American blues originated on Southern plantations during the 19th century. Even though the blues originated in the 19th century it didn't become popular and spread until the 1930's and 1940's.
African American music that combined blues and ragtime
African American music that combined blues and ragtime