When genre/genres/hybrid genres does your artist tend to perform? Explain, using the knowledge you have from the course, why you would place this artist in that genre. Include a link to one of your favorite songs that represents the style of the group.

Written Assignment #4
For this essay you will be conducting outside research. Be sure to cite every source you use and remember that this an essay that stays academic. Your personal opinion should be left out.

Using the materials you have read and reading ahead through the last lessons of the textbook, identify a band and/or artist that is one of your favorite.

Give background information about the artist including BRIEF biographical information and who your chosen artist identifies as major influences on his/her/their work.

When genre/genres/hybrid genres does your artist tend to perform? Explain, using the knowledge you have from the course, why you would place this artist in that genre. Include a link to one of your favorite songs that represents the style of the group.

Your book discusses the changing ways that music is consumed and introduced. Explain how you come across your artist(s) ( Was it through radio, streaming, etc.?) How does this tie into the trends?

GRADING:
Citation and Identification of sources 2 points
Biographical information 2 points
Influences 1 point
Genre identification AND explanation 2 points
Identification and Explanation of the means of introduction/consumption 2
Editing 1

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