The Emancipation of Slaves through Music

In The Emancipation of Slaves Through Music, music mogul Dr. Mathew Knowles presents a keen examination of the liberating effects of music on an oppressed people. By taking readers on the journey of its secret use during slavery up through its eventual commercialization in the industry, he exposes the art form’s true power. Between its informative pages, the book explores the uprooting of Africans via the transatlantic slave trade and the evolving effect on the people and their music. We follow the boats where communication went from a loud moan to chants that stirred rebellion, on into acts of escape where a song might just signal a time to flee.The music of those stolen people became a tool and a medicinal balm that usually carried a message of hope through struggle. Chapters delve into songs behind rebellions and ‘sorrow songs,’ that lead us to deeper understandings about modern rap and even dancehall ‘chanting.’ Here, the reader takes a ride on the melodic voices and rhythms seeking freedom for more than physical bodies from chains. The survival of an enslaved people’s music through many tumultuous eras has allowed it to re-root into a musical culture like no other in history.

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Knowles Ph.D., Mathew

Music

Music World Publishing

Racism from the Eyes of a Child

Racism From the Eyes of A Child

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

Music World Publishing, LLC

In The Emancipation of Slaves Through Music, music mogul Dr. Mathew Knowles presents a keen examination of the liberating effects of music on an oppressed people. By taking readers on the journey of its secret use during slavery up through its eventual commercialization in the industry, he exposes the art form's true power. Between its informative pages, the book explores the uprooting of Africans via the transatlantic slave trade and the evolving effect on the people and their music. We follow the boats where communication went from a loud moan to chants that stirred rebellion, on into acts of escape where a song might just signal a time to flee.The music of those stolen people became a tool and a medicinal balm that usually carried a message of hope through struggle. Chapters delve into songs behind rebellions and 'sorrow songs,' that lead us to deeper understandings about modern rap and even dancehall 'chanting.' Here, the reader takes a ride on the melodic voices and rhythms seeking freedom for more than physical bodies from chains. The survival of an enslaved people's music through many tumultuous eras has allowed it to re-root into a musical culture like no other in history.

About the Author\nMathew Knowles is the founder, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment (MWE), based in Houston, Texas. MWE is one of the world's leading music and entertainment conglomerates, with record sales exceeding 300 million worldwide. The company has experienced tremendous growth and extraordinary success over the past two decades. Its worldwide platforms include successful record label ventures; management services for recording artists and producers; artist development services; endorsement and partnership deals, performance and event facilities; a master catalog series; film and television ventures; licensed merchandise products; philanthropic work; and investment and property holdings. Knowles established several recording imprints under Music World Music, including Music World Gospel, Music World Kids and Music World Country / Compadre. Music World Music has had an unprecedented impact on music around the globe through its GRAMMY(R) Award-winning artists, legendary entertainers and music icons, top catalogue compilations and celebrated soundtracks.\nIn the five years since the original publication of The DNA of Achievers: 10 Traits of Highly Successful Professionals; the author, the contributors, and the world around them have evolved tremendously. From major life changes to new heights in their careers, many of the voices return with fresh perspectives. Some contributors are newly introduced, while others we recently lost, such as B. Smith, David Saltz and Joe Campinell - all leaving words that withstand the test of time. In a revisit of his exploration into the lives of successful people, author Mathew Knowles MBA, PhD, and a well-selected array of professionals, offer experiences and insights into the traits of: Passion, Work Ethics, Vision, Risk-Taking, Team Building, Talk-To-Do Ratio, Planning, Learning From Failure, Giving Back and Thinking Outside The Box.\nIn this special 287 - page revised Workbook edition, readers are offered a more in-depth look at identifying the makings of success, alongside ways to further develop their own. With page-turning journeys as told by acclaimed entrepreneurs, media personalities, musicians, attorneys, and academic professionals; readers get both inspiring and informed voices.\nWith this 2020 Edition, Knowles weaves the impact that current world events have had on professional industries and the additional traits needed to maneuver successfully through them. Knowles expands the trait, Team Building to now include elements of leadership which is critically important in today's world.\nUsing illustrative true-life essays by luminaries in all areas of entrepreneurship, entertainment, sports, and philanthropy alongside interactive quizzes, this latest edition offers a much needed guide for success in today's climate.

The DNA of Achievers: 10 Traits of Highly Successful Professionals

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Racism From the Eyes of a Child

Racism From the Eyes of a Child is a personal reflection on racism in America through a childhood lived through the country's most separate past. Growing up during the burgeoning civil rights movement, music mogul Mathew Knowles experienced one of many firsts from integrating all-white schools in the south, up through the corporate, and later music, world. Knowles examines the backdrop of discrimination by tracing his family's roots from post-slavery up through the civil rights era, on into the present racial climate.

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The Emancipation of Slaves through Music

Racism From the Eyes of A Child

The Emancipation of Slaves through Music

The DNA of Achievers: 10 Traits of Highly Successful Professionals

Racism From the Eyes of a Child

Racism From the Eyes of a Child