CD Project

I chose to do Beyonce Knowles for the CD project.  She is classified as an R&B/Soul artist.  However, she is mostly known for combining various genres, whether through tempo, instruments, vocals, style, etc.  My favorite song by Beyonce is Irreplaceable.  I think the lyrics are powerful in a passive way.  One of her idols, Gloria Gaynor, spoke of women empowerment in her song "I Will Survive".  Beyonce brought back the issue of women empowerment with a more modern song, that appeals to a younger crowd.  

Elvis

In class Friday, we watched a movie on Elvis Presley.  I knew he acted as a stepping stone in making America a more liberal country, appealing to teenage girls with his good looks and swinging hips.  However, I had no idea his influence on America in the 1950's was so great; not only fighting for sexuality, but women liberation, integration, teenage rebellion, etc.  He's more than the king of rock n' roll.